In April 2022, Tony and his young sons were referred to YBGR’s Child Welfare Prevention and Support Services. At the time, Tony was homeless, unemployed, and struggling with substance use, but he was determined to rebuild his life and be there for his children. He spoke kindly about their mother and expressed a desire to raise his boys with strong values and faith. Tony used community resources for food and diapers, entered treatment for substance abuse, and worked towards obtaining his Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) at Flathead Community College. He also joined Flathead Family Treatment Court, adhering to all its requirements.
Despite early struggles, including walking miles to visit his sons, Tony never missed a visitation time. His dedication paid off as his sons blossomed into confident, loving boys. Tony achieved sobriety, completed his treatment, and gradually improved his financial situation. Walking hand-in-hand with YBGR staff, his visitation progressed from supervised visits to in-home time as he secured stable housing and employment as a local truck driver. In October 2023, after 20 months of effort, the boys began a Trial Home Visit with Tony, which included continued drug testing and support services. On February 14, 2024, Tony’s case was closed, and he successfully reunified with his sons as their primary parent. Today, Tony is thriving as a single parent, embracing the joys and challenges of raising his young children.
*For the privacy of the youth served at the Ranch, names have been changed. Image(s) shown here are a representation of those served at the Ranch.
