Blueprints serves as the catalyst to mobilize the resources of the entire community to enable families and individuals in Southwestern Pennsylvania to attain the skills, knowledge, motivations and opportunities to become self-sufficient.
Blueprints serves as the catalyst to mobilize the resources of the entire community to enable families and individuals in Southwestern Pennsylvania to attain the skills, knowledge, motivations and opportunities to become self-sufficient.
Some say
that “the best parents get promoted to grandparents.” However, when families
are struggling with substance abuse problems, sometimes Grandma and Grandpa
must take on the many responsibilities of Mom and Dad. Emotionally, physically,
and mentally, it can be a lot to handle. Especially for little guys like William.
Lisa was at a low point in her life. She was in recovery for alcoholism, had lost her job in the food industry and ended up in jail because of a domestic dispute. That's when she saw a flyer for a program that could help her turn her life around. "I learned about the program when I was in jail," remembers Lisa. "I decided I was ready for a change when I got released. I wanted to make a plan for my future."
January 30, 2017 |
By Washington County Community Foundation with contributions from Kristin Emery |
Blueprints
Today, Paul and Tracy Tencer's home is full of love, laughter, and the joyful sounds of children at play. But for a time, the Tencers weren't sure that providence would ever bless their home in such a way.
