Catholic Family & Child Service; Hope Home Program

Team Hope meeting today from 3-5. Today we will be creating "vision boards" which is a fun way to set goals and visualize what we want to accomplish in 2014. Hope to see you there!

Bonding Right from the Start resumes January 9th, included is a yummy warm meal. We'll see you then. Happy New Year!

Bonding Right from the Start will be meeting on Thursday 11-7-13 3-4:30 pm at 820 N. 1st Avenue Pasco, WA 99301. We will be discussing self-care and how to deal with frustration. Looking forward to sharing this information with those who can make it! We will have a warm meal and a raffle prize!

Team Hope will be meeting this afternoon (7/31/2012) from 3-4:45 pm at 2110 W. Henry St. Pasco, WA. We will be discussing personality traits and what your personality color says about you. Looking forward to sharing this information with those who can make it!!

Testimonial from a BRFTS/Team Hope mom about what the Hope Home Program has meant to her...

When I found Catholic Family & Child Service (CFCS) in the phone book, I was 4 months pregnant. I was sitting in a hotel room getting ready to check out. I was out of money and in need of resources. The hotel staff kept calling to tell me I needed to leave or I would be charged for another half day. The call to CFCS was the last of many geared towards finding resources. When I talked with the receptionist from CFCS, she asked me what resources I had (food, shelter, clothing, etc). I answered none. From there, I was connected to the Hope Home Program. When I started services in Hope Home I was five months pregnant. It was too late to join Bonding Right from the Start (BRFTS) so I started in Team Hope and completed BRFTS in September 2011.

In Team Hope, I was able to talk to other girls who were my age and in similar situations. I was finally able to understand that I wasn’t alone and that other people understood what I was going through. I was also able to see the outcome of my decisions by watching other teen moms. It was nice to be able to vent without being judged or ridiculed. With BRFTS it was like a birthing class but for free and with people my own age.

Since coming to CFCS, I’ve had my daughter. She is now one year old. Currently, I am taking accounting classes through Charter College to get my associates degree. I will double major in accounting and business and will graduate in October 2013.

Catholic Family & Child Service is more than just a resource. From day one, I’ve been treated like more than just a case file. I’ve created a bond and a friendship with individuals who work there. I am seen as someone they really want to help. Without the support of CFCS, I would have never had enough courage to go forth with pursuing a career path that I enjoy. For that I am truly thankful.

Thank you to the moms who attended group this past Tuesday!! It is always nice to spend time with all of you!! See you again next Tuesday from 3-4:45 :)