When Lauren Wogick, Senior Case Planner for the C+FS Preventive team, made her final home visit this past April, she walked into something completely unexpected. The family’s living room had been transformed into a fully decorated theater and Lauren was at the top of the VIP list.
Lauren first met the Smith* family in September 2023, as they were in the middle of an uncertain time. Over the next year and a half, Lauren became more than a case planner to them. She became a steady presence and a trusted adult for the family’s two young daughters.
“C+FS has had an incredible impact on my family,” Emily Smith, the girls’ mother, shared. “As we navigated a heart-wrenching situation, we were fortunately placed in the care of an amazing case planner, Lauren.”
Through every challenge, Lauren offered more than just resources; she offered peace and a new perspective. “Lauren gave us hope,” said Emily. “She provided our entire family with tools to make the process successful.”
At Lauren’s final home visit, she was greeted with a handmade sign reading “Tickets for the Lauren Show.” The girls performed poems, sang songs and even choreographed a dance. This was a true celebration of the person who had supported them through one of the hardest times of their lives.
“Being someone the youth can go to as a trusted adult is so meaningful to me,” Lauren said. “Moments like this show me that the work we do really makes a difference.”
The Smith’s couldn’t agree more. “We looked forward to Lauren’s visits and relied on her professional judgement and expertise,” smiled Emily. “We are so thankful.”
For the Smith family, it was a celebration of healing and a lifelong bond with the person who helped guide them through it. For Lauren, it was a heartfelt reminder of the lasting impact that comes from connecting with the families she serves.
*Name changed for confidentiality.