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Success Stories

CFR has served thousands of families and each one has a unique story to share. Read or watch their stories to understand how our work impacts the lives of vulnerable children and families every day.

Karen’s Story

Karen was a victim of violence who was forced to live in homeless shelters. View Karen’s story.

Shaina is a young mother who broke the cycle of foster care. Read her story. Young mother Shaina was living in a shelter when her children were removed.
ss_sample1 Rosa is the loving mother of four young girls—but her husband was abusive.
Wah Ding Wah Ding was desperate to help her sick child when the system intervened.
Due to minor substance use, Jose's baby daughter was taken away from him. Photo by Michael Kamber for the New York Times Jose's daughter was taken from him due to minor substance use.
Nikki was coping with mental illness when her infant son was wrongfully removed from her care. Nikki was coping with bipolar disorder when her son was wrongfully removed.
Karen was the victim of violence who was forced to live in homeless shelters. Karen lived in shelters as she struggled to keep her family together.
michelle After tragically losing her baby daughter, Michelle's son was taken from her.
Jennifer's Family Jennifer's family was torn apart when a common accident was not properly investigated.
Young Martine had to flee an abusive marriage and fight to keep her daughter in her care. After fleeing an arranged marriage, Martine was on her own in the US.
Judge Kaye CFR's friends and founders discuss our impact on child welfare since our founding.
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