Star came to Edgewood Center for Children and Families to escape domestic abuse. Her family cared for her but struggled to find the appropriate tools to handle Star’s unique challenges with self-esteem and aggressive behavior....
Troy
Troy was living a turbulent life in public housing in San Francisco's Bayview Hunters Point. Traditional diagnoses would likely have labeled him as oppositional, a trouble-maker, and a bully. The staff at Edgewood utilized a strength-based approach to help him with his challenges. After getting to know the natural leader…...
Jenny
Jenny had been living with her grandparents for two months when they realized they were in over their heads.She struggled with bulimia, self harm, and failing grades and was unable to communicate the loss and anxiety leading to these destructive behaviors. Through Edgewood, Jenny and her grandparents were able to…...
