SUCCESSES

• During her stay at Barrett Transitional Home, L.E. realized that her dream is to be a social worker.  Starting on that career path, L.E. worked in the community and at her college work study program. She was assisted by the BTH case manager to develop a savings plan that included buying a car before leaving Barrett.  She continues to be successful at work and school and is maintaining her permanent housing.
  
  
• G.B. was a successful graduate from the program and moved into permanent housing.  During her stay, she graduated from the Jobs Skills Training Program at Tidewater Community College.  She was able to purchase a car and has continued to have career advancement after leaving the housing program.
  
  
• Ms. K came to Barrett with a desire to actively work on her substance abuse issues and to remove a large amount of debt.  Ms. K was determined to change her life and stated all she needed was "a fresh start".   She became involved with her recovery, was employed and started the process of rebuilding her personal relationships and her financial life. Ms. K was able to secure her own apartment and continues to work and maintain sobriety.
  
  
• R.B. is a current resident who is also actively addressing her substance abuse history.  She volunteers in the community and is a student at the JSTP program at TCC.  She has received a voucher for permanent housing through the partnership with Norfolk Community Services Board's Shelter Plus Care permanent housing program.