Mothers, Kids, and Hope in Recovery | Spokane News

Washington’s addiction crisis is tearing families apart—15 times more moms seeking treatment to keep their kids than there are spots. With 8,000–10,000 children born to addicted mothers yearly and 23 deaths from drug exposure last year, the need is urgent. Evergreen Manor, one of only four facilities in western Washington that let moms stay with their kids during recovery, is expanding to 27 beds—and still can’t meet demand, with a waitlist stretching from Missouri. Their six-month program focuses on sobriety, parenting skills, and rebuilding bonds, proving that keeping families together reduces trauma and breaks cycles. Stephanie Boyle, once pregnant and now four years sober, works at Evergreen helping others—proof that with support, moms can reclaim sobriety, their children, and their future. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/dc722b04f2ee452d