The following stories tell of the success of some of the children we have served at Tennyson Center. Each of these stories has a happy ending. Unfortunately, there are far too many children out there whose lives are still in chaos that need our help and YOUR help, too. Since many of these children have gone on to realize well-adjusted lives filled with love and care, we have used pseudonyms and representational images to protect their anonymity.

Andrea

When Andrea came to Tennyson Center for Children, the treasures she brought with her were few. In her backpack she carried a stuffed animal she loved, a school paper with a high grade, and a few, cherished other posessions. This sweet girl had virtuall no family. Her stepfather, who had molested Andrea for several months earlier in her life, was now in prison. Her mother was negligent and sometimes homeless. Click here for entire story.

 

Eve

When Eve entered the Residential Treatment program at Tennyson Center at the age of nine, her pain was obvious. She was overwhelmed by the memories of abuse. Sexually abused by her father and abandoned by her mother, Eve suffered from severe post-traumatic stress disorder. Because of the abuse she had endured, she didn't know how to be a child. Click here for entire story.

 

 

Josh

Eleven-year old Josh came into the Tennyson Center Residential Treatment program as a frustrated, hurt and angry boy. In class, his anger would quickly escalate and become uncontrollable. He would throw papers, swear, scream and disrupt the class any way possible. Click here for entire story.