This National Reunification Month, SJRC Texas | Belong proudly celebrates the power of family connection and support as we continue our mission to bring healing, stability, and hope to children and families across our community. Together, we are building stronger families and brighter futures.
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Taylor

Taylor was admitted to the SJRC Texas Touchstone program in 2023 and remained there several months into 2024. During her time on the Touchstone campus, Taylor benefited from individual therapy, family therapy, life skills coaching, group therapy, equine therapy, and recreational services. Emotionally, Taylor made great strides. Taylor learned to trust adults on campus, she advocated for herself and her peers very well, and she rebuilt her connection with her mother. During Taylor’s stay at Touchstone, she started transitioning home, gradually. The visits started on campus, then moved to all day visits, and progressed to weekend visits. We checked in with Taylor’s mom and she shared this wonderful family update after having her daughter back home for the last year:

Taylor was admitted to the SJRC Texas Touchstone program in 2023 and remained there several months into 2024. During her time on the Touchstone campus, Taylor benefited from individual therapy, family therapy, life skills coaching, group therapy, equine therapy, and recreational services. Emotionally, Taylor made great strides. Taylor learned to trust adults on campus, she advocated for herself and her peers very well, and she rebuilt her connection with her mother.

During Taylor’s stay at Touchstone, she started transitioning home, gradually. The visits started on campus, then moved to all day visits, and progressed to weekend visits. We checked in with Taylor’s mom and she shared this wonderful family update after having her daughter back home for the last year:

“In October of 2022 Kadie (SJRC Texas | Belong Permanency Specialist) became our worker. Kadie was what made our reunification possible and most importantly a success. She made sure Taylor was getting the best care, which included Touchstone. Touchstone made a huge impact on Taylor’s well-being. The workers, her therapist, and the activities they provided helped Taylor open up and make significant progress in healing. Touchstone helped meet up with me to make the home visits more frequent and kept me updated on Taylor’s behavior while living under their care. While it wasn’t a linear path, we are beyond happy to be where we are at today; reunified for 1 year. 

Kadie ensured we both had individual therapy and family therapy upon Taylor’s return. She also made sure we had proper resources for activities to keep Taylor busy and active with peers. Kadie made visits to our house and was always available for questions and advice. CPS is no longer involved as of last month. Kadie made sure we had everything we needed to continue our journey. 

Taylor is thriving in school academically and socially. Taylor is in dance, competes in Rally with her dog and started agility with her as well. She still reads about 2-3 books a week. We are blessed to have the help we received and are forever grateful for everyone involved!” – Taylor’s Mom

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