Keeping the Family Together: Lutheran Child & Family Services� Intact Family Recovery Program Helps Josie�s Family

Josie�s Situation  When "Josie" gave birth to a substance-exposed infant at a hospital in Chicago, she chose to enter the Intact Family Recovery program at Haymarket Center. Her baby daughter and young sons, ages 2 and 5, were able to stay with her during her rehab.

How Lutheran Child and Family Services Helped  After completing rehab, she moved into a halfway house for several months and then into a supervised apartment building. With her years of alcoholism having destroyed her friendships and her connections to her parents and siblings, Josie needed to rebuild her life. Her LCFS caseworker helped her get connected with resources in her new community, such as a the local Y, and she also went to AA meetings faithfully. Her caseworker made sure she met all her court requirements and took good care of her children.

Josie Today  After nearly 2 years as an LCFS client, Josie's case has been closed, but she still stays in touch with her caseworker and is fully enjoying her new life of sobriety with her children.