Steven T. got himself involved with drugs and gangs in his early teens and at 17 he was referred to Ettie Lee Youth & Family Services. While at Ettie Lee, he was a model resident and student and was reunified with his immediate family after four months.
At Ettie Lee he not only kept up with his chores, but he became a part of the accelerated education program with the on ground Ettie Lee school, Opportunities for Learning. During his stay, he spend many hours in his room studying. Back with his parents, he continued his educational program, offered by Opportunities for Learning (OFL) in his neighborhood, and this May, he received his high school diploma.
He is working this summer and submitting paperwork (with the help of his OFL teacher) so that he can attend the nearby junior college this fall. He has good memories of Ettie Lee and all of the staff that was there supporting and encouraging him.
These are the true stories from past and current residents at Ettie Lee Youth and Family Services.
