Monica is a wife and mother to two children. She became a client after being referred to the 100 Families initiative by White County Circuit Court.
Monica struggled with substance abuse, legal issues, unemployment, and had a suspended driver’s license prior to joining our program. 100 Families provided Monica with an experienced case worker to help her navigate the court system and its requirements. Her caseworker also connected her to recovery services.
With the help and collaboration from partnering organizations such as, Make.Do, The StoreHouse, Beebe District Court, Fellowship Bible Church, Arkansas Workforce Services in Searcy, and the Center for Arkansas Legal Services, Monica is now sober, employed full time, and compliant with all court orders. She has also completed Searcy Drug Court phases I and II.
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