My name is Ashton Brooke, and I’m currently in inpatient recovery at Willow Springs Recovery in Bastrop, Texas, where I’ve been since December 3, 2025.

This past year has been one of the hardest of my life. I am a single mother, and my daughters were removed by CPS in January 2025. Since then, I’ve been navigating a system that is overwhelming, rigid, and unforgiving—where even small setbacks can derail reunification.

Instead of giving up, I chose treatment, accountability, and recovery.

I come from a family impacted by addiction. My mother struggled her entire life and passed away from her addiction at age 45 in 2014. I am determined to break that generational cycle - not just for myself, but for my daughters.

If I remain compliant with my CPS Family Plan of Service, my daughters have the possibility of coming home as early as March 2026. One of the most critical requirements for reunification is stable and safe housing.

Without housing, I am immediately out of compliance—and my chance to bring my girls home is jeopardized.

Despite challenges with credit and past rental history, I was approved for a home this morning (December 20, 2025). This is a huge breakthrough. However, I must pay $3,350 in move-in costs immediately, which includes:

Once this is paid, I can receive the keys right away, and the property owner has agreed to give me the remainder of December rent-free, allowing me to move in immediately.

Getting the keys as soon as possible is imperative. I am currently facing eviction, and without access to the home, I risk losing everything I own, including mine and my daughters’ belongings. I will be receiving a day pass from treatment to move my things and prevent a total loss - but that can only happen once the move-in costs are paid.

I also have a job lined up to begin in January after discharge, which will allow me to maintain housing and provide financial stability for my family going forward. This fundraiser is not about long-term support - it is about clearing a very real, very urgent barrier so I can stay compliant, stabilize, and reunify with my children.

How the Funds Will Be Used

All funds will be used for:

Why This Matters

Housing is not optional in a CPS case - it is mandatory. Without it, recovery progress and compliance do not matter.

This home represents safety, stability, and the foundation required for my daughters to come home.

If you’re able to donate, thank you. If you’re not, sharing this fundraiser helps just as much. Time truly matters here.

Thank you for supporting a mother who is doing everything she can to rebuild and bring her children home.

With gratitude,

Ashton