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Meet Joy

Joy’s childhood was filled with pain and abuse – it was all she knew. The only thing that dulled the pain was alcohol and meth. Then Joy became pregnant; she desperately wanted to keep her baby and be a good parent. Joy was court-ordered into an addiction treatment center and the Parent Trust Families in Recovery Program.

Joy has this to say about the program:
“Since I arrived at the treatment center, I have learned a lot about myself, how to be a parent, and most of all how I have impacted the lives of my children. Parent Trust is a new experience for me. I have never had a support group of any kind to share what my children are doing and get great feedback and tips from other women.”

Joy’s hard work is paying off. She gave birth to a gorgeous, drug-free baby. Joy has completely fallen in love with her daughter and they have a very secure bond, a critical first step. Joy has learned all the newborn care skills to keep her baby safe and healthy, and is creating a drug-free support system that she can depend on through these first difficult years of parenting.

Most importantly, Joy has taken the first step in breaking the cycle of child abuse and addiction.

Being a parent is tough! Once problems arise it can be difficult to ask for help. Often individuals are aware they need guidance but aren’t sure where to start or how to ask for help. Parent Trust helps keep families safe. Due to the generosity of many supporters, Parent Trust for Washington Children reached 15,000 thousand children and families with our health, safety, and early learning programs.

Your support will impact Joy’s children and other children for a lifetime. Please help us continue to keep families safe and to support Joy and other parents like Joy by making a donation to Parent Trust.

For a secure online donation, click on the DONATE NOW button on this page. (for a monthly gift, please note “monthly” in “special instructions”section)

On behalf of Joy and the other families helped by Parent Trust through our programs, we thank you for being a part of the Parent Trust family!

Sincerely,
Linda McDaniels,
Interim Executive Director