My name is Michelle. Shortly after I was born, I was left at Kids Haven. I met my new mom and was adopted after I turned one year old. My mom sadly passed away when I was 13. As I had no one to care for me, I had to return to Kids Haven.

I am very grateful to Kids Haven for taking me in because I had no future as a child. Kids Haven provided me with a safe and loving home, a family to call my own, shelter, and an education. I was allowed to recover and encouraged to grow, knowing that my basic needs of food, clothing and medical care were being met. No one else would have done this for me. I am so thankful for all the effort they put in to meet my every need growing up. I am now living independently and working as a promoter and a bartender.