Jim lives in a rural part of Knox County with his wife and two children. Over the years, Jim gradually lost his eyesight, which lead him into a dark place of depression, low self-esteem, and dependence on his wife. When Jim sought help, his family was referred to Tech: Assist for People with Disabilities program at […]

“Christian is confident and gets along well with other children on the playground – a different boy than he was a year ago,” his mother, Carrie Luster said. “Last year was a rough year for him. He didn’t have any friends and he wasn’t doing that well in school,” his mother recalled. “He started participating […]

Robby* was 5 years old when he came to Helen Ross McNabb for his intake. Robby’s school had recommended that he receive a behavioral assessment because he was acting out in class. Robby would scream, cry, hit his peers, and disrupt class with large outbursts. Although Robby’s mom was supportive and nurturing, she was also […]

For Gail*, the path to homelessness began at the age of 13. While in middle school, Gail and her group of friends began experimenting with drugs. Experimentation quickly developed into substance abuse and led to tension with her parents at home. Throughout the next three years, Gail made several attempts to run away and by […]

Ben’s parents suffered from substance abuse addiction. By the age of 13, Ben was chewing tobacco and/or smoking a pack of cigarettes on a daily basis.  He knew very little about his father, so when Ben’s mother died, he moved in with his grandparents. Shortly after, Ben’s grandmother passed away and his grandfather became physically […]