10/17/2026
20 Years. 20 weeks. 20 stories ❤️ Celebrating 20 Years of Francis Court and the lives changed along the way.
My journey with FaithWorks began in 2006, while I was on probation for a substance use disorder and attending outpatient treatment through Trinity House. After years of struggling to maintain sobriety following my husband’s death in June 1993, I found myself in an unhealthy living environment with my two children that made recovery difficult. When my best friend told me about FaithWorks, I applied and was among the program’s first residents.
FaithWorks provided a safe, structured environment where my children and I received counseling, support, and guidance without judgment. The classes and encouragement from Robert Scott, Monique, and Mamie helped me rebuild my family, learn to live sober, and establish a foundation for lasting recovery. I credit the support I received at FaithWorks as a major part of my continued sobriety and the life I have built since.
While living at FaithWorks, I worked as an office assistant and at a local law office. I eventually worked full-time at the law office for 10 years before joining the Tehama County Department of Social Services, where I began pursuing my education in social work. My daughter and I both earned associate degrees in Social Sciences from Shasta College and bachelor’s degrees from Chico State. In 2023, we both completed our master’s degrees in social work. We are now Associate Clinical Social Workers (ACSWs) working toward licensure as therapists. My daughter works for the Department of Education, and I work at Victor, serving children and young adults up to age 26. My and my daughter's ultimate goal is to open transitional housing in our community sometime in the near future after we our licensed therapist.
Today, I am proud of the lives my children and I have built. My daughter is married and has two children, while my son has two children and another on the way. My son has also graduated from nursing school and is preparing to take his licensing exam. FaithWorks helped transform my life, restore my family, and set us on a path toward education, meaningful careers, and a brighter future.-Julie-