A Friend Always

"I want to thank Child & Family Focus, Inc. (CFF) for being there when we needed them.

When CFF got involved, Marcus* was really out of control. He was kicking, biting, hitting, pulling hair, etc. [My family based team] started by coming [to our home] and talking with him. They would go for walks and talk with him.

[Prior to receiving services with CFF], there hadn't been any male peer that Marcus* could follow. Troy, [Marcus'* family based therapist], helped out a lot to explain different things I couldn't.

Troy and Elise [Marcus'* family based case manager] also taught me to not lose control in any given situation. That only escalates the problem. Eventually, with their talking to me and Marcus*, we learned how to work with each other. Sometimes [when] we are close to a problem, we [can now] see what we can and can't do.

I am truly grateful for CFF getting involved. They sent two wonderful people to help us. Troy and Elise didn't pass judgment on me for needing help. They were patient, kind, and very considerate with Marcus* and I.

All I can say is that I have nothing but kindness [for them], and am grateful they came into our lives. They will be truly missed when the time comes for them to move on.

If you listen to them and take their advice, you will be forever grateful, like Marcus* and I.

A Friend Always,
Susan*