Hailey (*name changed for confidentiality reasons) is a 19-year old, single mother of seven month old Connor. She is working full-time, has a blossoming relationship with her mom, and is living free of addiction. She is happy with the direction her life is going, and has plans to start college courses in nursing at Butler County Community College this fall.

Life for Hailey, however has not always been so simple and serene. She came to Kaufman Drive, the Lighthouse Foundation’s transitional housing for single parent families, from Safe Harbor, Butler countys first and only homeless “shelter.” Growing up, she lived with her mother, but eventually left her house due to family conflict. She then lived with her grandparents and various friends relatives for a while. Hailey had struggled with substance addiction for several years, but when she found out she was pregnant, immediately sought help and has been clean for over a year. Hailey and her mother did not always get along, but when she started turning her life around, and had her son, their relationship began to heal. Now her mother visits Hailey and Connor daily, and watches Connor while Hailey works as a waitress at a local restaurant. Great job Hailey, we look forward to seeing where God takes you and your family.