Three years ago, Clare was in crisis. She had been abused by her father. Her relationship with her mother and brothers was non-existent. She was heavily using drugs as a way to cope with her situation, and was struggling at school.

Clare brought her life under control in Delisle's long-term residence, and enrolled in Delisle's Section 20 school. The school proved a perfect match, enabling her to work at her own pace with the help of teachers and Child and Youth Workers. She made many friends with both students and staff.

After a year, with the help of Delisle's Housing Worker, Clare was able to live independently in her own home. But even after her move, her drug use stayed down, and she kept coming to school. Now she is ready to graduate from the Delisle Day Program's Section 20 school as a confident, very independent and focused young woman.