Success Stories

Georgina’s Journey

Every new parent can use a little extra help, and thanks to a friend who recommended the Every Child Succeeds (ECS) program, I found an incredible support system! My daughter and I started it when she was only one month old. The tools and knowledge that my Home Visitor gave me were key to making my motherhood journey the best experience. Because of ECS, my daughter met all of her growth and psychosocial development objectives. Learning new things about my daughter’s behavior at each stage of her growth has helped me be more aware of her needs as a mother. 

Demetria’s Journey

I learned about Center for Employment Training (CET) in 2014 when I was in high school from my dad. He graduated from the program and tried to convince me then to also go to CET, but I ended up going to a university for nursing, where I discovered it just wasn’t for me. It was also too expensive. 

Rita’s Journey

Brighton Recovery Center (BRC) taught me to love myself again. They showed me that I am worth so much more than I thought I was. On June 15th, 2018, I entered BRC after I was ordered to be there by the Department of Corrections. Initially, I did not want to be there. It was only after hearing that a close friend had passed from an overdose that I felt like I needed to be there. I had to change for myself. From that day forward, I started working on the steps to fight addiction. 

Terrie’s Journey

My life now is beautiful beyond measure. Brighton Center showed me the path there. If it wasn't for Brighton Center, there is no doubt in my mind I would not be alive today.

Addiction ruined my life. I was born into a long line of substance abuse. My mother left when I was two due to addiction, and my father was never around because he was an alcoholic. My grandmother raised me, and we had limited resources. 

Alea’s Journey

I learned about Northern Kentucky Scholar House through a close friend who completed the program a few years prior. She shared with me her story and how much support she received, which inspired me to want to be a part of it. She knew I wanted to return to school, but I needed help like she did. Being a single mother trying to work and support myself and my children is very tough, to say the least. Having Early Scholars Child Development Center on-site felt like home because it was on the property, which brought me more security as a mother. Because of this, I was truly able to build relationships with the teachers and staff. 

Eliana’s Journey

Brighton Center is always there for me. The Every Child Succeeds program helped me raise my kids into who they are today. 

Whitney’s Journey

In just one year, I went from being abruptly told I needed to relocate due to my apartment complex being sold to owning my own home, all thanks to the support of Brighton Center. The Financial Wellness services Brighton Center offers taught me everything I needed in order to become financially stable. Brighton Center has allowed me to begin my life again. 

Jack’s Journey

Brighton Center is home. Saratoga Place Apartments has become my second family. They are always there for me, and I am there for them.  

Natasha’s Journey

I am no longer a single high school mother statistic. Brighton Center showed me that I was much stronger and more deserving than I ever knew I was. They helped me build the path toward the career, family, and life that I wanted. 

Kylie’s Journey

From sharing a bedroom to having my own living space, Brighton Center’s Opportunity House has let me truly bring out who I am. This program has opened up so many doors that I could never have dreamed. In just a year, I have learned so many skills for my future education and career. Opportunity House has shown me who I want to be.