Help Andrew Continue Healing

Andrew joined our family in 2016 when we adopted him from the foster care system. He was just four years old—bright, curious, and carrying more trauma than any child ever should. From the beginning, we saw his incredible potential, but we also saw how deeply his early experiences had shaped him. The pain he carried often surfaced in ways that were confusing, intense, and at times destructive. Like many families, we did everything we knew how to do. We loved him fiercely. We pursued counseling, support, and resources. But nearly two years ago, we reached a heartbreaking realization: it had become unsafe for Andrew to remain at home. As his parents, we had to admit that love alone wasn’t enough—we were not able to provide the level of around-the-clock care he needed to truly heal.

For the past 19 months, Andrew has been enrolled in a tuition-based, live-in therapeutic boarding school. This program provides 24-hour care, professional therapy, structure, and a faith-centered environment. It has a strong track record of helping teens with complex trauma find stability, healing, and hope. We have seen real progress in Andrew—steps forward that once felt impossible. By God’s grace and a lot of sacrifice, we were able to cover the first 14 months out of pocket. Over the last 5 months, through the generosity of friends and family, we've been able to cover the tuition. But our savings are draining quickly, and we are at a point where we cannot continue much longer without help.

We believe deeply that this school is giving Andrew his best chance at a healthy future. He is a good kid with a tender heart and a God-given purpose, even if trauma has made that hard to see at times. Supporting this fundraiser isn’t just helping with tuition—it’s helping sustain the work of healing in a young life that still has so much ahead of him. If you’re able to give, please know how grateful we are. If you’re not, we would ask for your prayers—for Andrew’s continued healing and for strength and wisdom for our family. Thank you for taking the time to read our story and for standing with us in whatever way you can.