Lisa* endured many years of abuse before Shelter in Place went into effect. As the put-downs and violence intensified in close-quarters with her husband, Lisa could no longer tell herself that her three children weren’t impacted by what they saw and heard. She confided in a neighbor, who knew about La Casa and helped her reach out.
Lisa arrived at La Casa’s shelter scared. Was she putting her children at higher risk for COVID? Would her husband only take more anger out on her? She was desperate for a place they could be safe, and she quickly learned that La Casa was taking every precaution necessary to be a healthy and safe refuge.
Lisa’s main priority was her children, and La Casa’s case managers helped her support them, safety plan, and connect with resources. A few miraculous weeks later, Lisa had counseling for herself and her children, she'd found regular employment, and she was moving into safe, stable housing for her family.
*Identifying details have been changed.