For the child with autism, whose sometimes-violent reactions cause others to reject him…
For the teenager living on the streets, who responds to abuse by attempting to escape life itself…
For the boy in foster care, whose tantrums are so powerful, he’s labeled uncontrollable…
...Bellefaire is healing and hope. These are the stories of some of the children and families whose lives have been changed.
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In the face of abuse, escape was her only ambition.
After Kim’s parents were killed in an automobile accident, her aunt and uncle seemed like suitable guardians. But it wasn’t long before her uncle’s “comforting hugs” became unwelcome advances. |
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His autism made the mainstream classroom unbearable. For a child with autism, an overly stimulating environment can spell disaster. |
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His tantrums were so powerful, he was labeled uncontrollable. Even his foster care mother, an experienced parent who’s “seen it all,” wasn’t sure how to react. |
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