Child Saving Institute -- A little boy named Juan cried every day at kindergarten. A counselor soon learned that it was more than separation anxiety; the little five-year-old was afraid for his mother, a single parent and victim of domestic abuse. Family specialists worked with Juan and his mother, to help the child acclimate to his new school environment. They also helped Mom realize her responsibilities to protect her children from danger, through one-on-one parenting classes and twice-weekly in home visits. She found a job that allowed her to keep the family together, and she’s even saving a little money for the future now. Juan’s mom says the program, supported by United Way donors, helped her turn her life around and safeguard her children.

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