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I got to build a connection
in the community while my
family was dealing with
their own issues. It made me
feel a lot less alone.
—Gamaliel “Gami” Sanchez, who
participated in Big Brothers Big
Sisters as a child
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They gave me routine. I
could depend on what they
would do.
—Valerie Freeman, talking about the
YSB group home she lived in
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The main issue was
my own insecurity. My
parent educator provided
affirmation that I did
possess the skills to parent
my children.
—Sandra Kanyamiheto-Watson, single
mother of twins and participant in YSB
parenting education program
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We’re a big family here. We
care about each other, we
care for each other, and
we’ll be there for each other.
—Brenton Weyant, 6-year resident of
YSB group and independent living
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I’m very thankful for the
reunification process
because when Meghan asks
me questions about her birth
mother, I can answer them.
—Hillary Haris, adoptive mother of
7-year-old Meghan
