When Frankie came to Reach For Youth, he was having problems with attendance and truancy, marijuana use, as well as problems at home. His mom reported he was being suspended every other week, leaving home and staying out, cutting class, as well as disruptive behavior and vulgar language.
Upon completion of the program, Frankie had quit using marijuana and had improved family relationships. Frankie learned how to accept his home situation, and through joint sessions with his mother, learned improved communication skills. He now knows how to ask her for help in a productive and safe manner.
Frankie’s mother reports that he is now settled in at a new school and doing well.
“Frankie is talking more and recently shared a story after school one day last week about how bad some of the kids were acting on the bus, stating ‘I’m glad I don’t do that anymore’”.
