Comments from Professionals

Here's what some Milford Professionals are saying about Host Homes

"Many families could remain intact if they could work out their problems while separated from each other. This break would provide them with the time necessary to understand the problems yet to realize the strengths that exist within their families. Host Homes helps to facilitate this process."
-Connie Bessette, LCSW .

"The Host Homes program will be a great tool for us to use in assisting families in gaining time to cool off and evaluate their situation. This program will give a potential runaway child a safe alternative so that they will not have to resort to the streets."
--Sergeant R.J. Winterburn, Milford Police Department.

"Host Homes has been a lifesaver for my family and me. This program and the support it has provided to us gave me hope in a perceived hopeless situation. I am a single mom with two teenagers. When I first contacted Host Homes, they called me back immediately and met with my family that week. I an so grateful to the town of Milford for providing such an outstanding program for the families of this town"
-A Milford Mom 

"the program works. Three of "our girls" have gone on to college, and one is now married and a mother herself. One of the young men that stayed with us says he probably would not have finished high school without the help of Host Homes. Host Homes provides a needed support system for the host family so we don't burn out, and the staff is simply wonderful with children"
-Susan Drew, Host Home Parent

"I am writing this letter to express my utmost appreciation to the Host Home Program. Through the last few years I have come to regard your program as not only an asset to the Milford and surrounding communities, but as a necessity of some of the families with whom we work"
-Wendy Vaupel, Guidance Counselor, Milford Middle School

"Sometimes families simply need information, validation and encouragement to promote change and improve family connections all of which Host Homes provides without hesitation."
-Heather Fortin, MSW, Social Worker, Milford Middle School