Year: 2017

Ted*, a long-term resident at a state institution, was a diagnosed schizophrenic, was intensely fearful and had extreme difficulty communicating with others. He suffered from additional developmental and mental health issues that affected his quality of life and his ability to care for himself and make appropriate decisions. Because of…Read More

Jessica’s* aunt and uncle adopted ten children and had three of their own, so adoption was always a big part of her family life growing up. When she got married and she and her husband, Rob*, got ready to start a family, they considered adoption. Then conception difficulties made the…Read More

A child diagnosed with autism, ADHD, or other social or emotional challenges may struggle with making friends and handling social situations. For Mark*, a home-schooled child diagnosed with depression and anxiety, not having the usual school day opportunities for social interaction made it especially difficult for him to relate to…Read More

“Since graduating from college, my entire career has been in retail management. I have always been a positive, enthusiastic person with a lot of confidence, so when I was laid off, I thought to myself, ‘Everything will be fine. I will just find another job.’ I thought I would have…Read More