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…...
April
When *April entered Edgewood’s Turning Point Program, she appeared disheveled and was not taking care of her hygiene or appearance. Her mental illness symptoms were severe. April was living in her parent’s home: no job, no activities, no friends. She wasn't safe traveling in the community on her own....
Maran
Maran (name changed) was nine years old and an insulin-dependent diabetic when she was brought to Edgewood after San Francisco police received reports that she and her foster sister were dumpster-diving behind restaurants. She had lived in over 15 foster homes and her medical history included multiple hospitalizations, emergency room…...
