Our Client Voices

The loss of a child to the foster system is the start of a daunting, heart-breaking journey with an uncertain outcome. Read stories and watch videos of parents who overcame great odds, demonstrating resilience and courage, as they fought to bring their children safely home. Hear from staff who fought alongside them.

Cherie's Story

Marc's Story

W. Ding's Story

Martine’s Story

Juan's Story

Karen's Story

Michelle's Story

Jasmine's Story

Shaina’s Story

Rosa's Story

Michael's Story

Jose's Story

Nikki's Story

Jennifer's Story

Cherie's Story

Cherie and her CFR team worked together to get her son back.

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Marc's Story

Marc was a single father dealing with a crisis, when the City removed his daughter.

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W. Ding's Story

Wah Ding was desperate to find a cure for her son, but children’s services broke the family apart.

Watch Wah Ding's Story

Martine’s Story

After fleeing an arranged marriage, Martine was on her own in the US.

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Juan's Story

Juan was wrongfully charged, but fought to keep his child in his care.

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Karen's Story

Karen lived in shelters as she struggled to keep her family together.

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Michelle's Story

After tragically losing her daughter, Michelle's son was taken from her.

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Jasmine's Story

Jasmine's lack of housing delayed her reunification with her daughters.

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Shaina’s Story

Shaina was living in a shelter when her children were removed.

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Rosa's Story

Rosa is a loving mother of four young girls — but her husband was abusive.

Read Rosa's Story

Michael's Story

Michael was a teen dad who needed support to learn how to parent his children.

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Jose's Story

Jose’s daughter was taken from him due to minor substance use.

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Nikki's Story

Nikki was coping with bipolar disorder when her son was wrongfully removed.

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Jennifer's Story

Jennifer's family was torn apart when an accident was not properly investigated.

Read Jennifer's Story