Holly Yzquierdo

“I didn’t think he would try to kill me. My little girl is going to see my die.” That was the moment that changed everything. Ashley knew getting out and getting safe was a matter of life and death for her daughter and her unborn child.

When you hear about domestic violence you probably think of physical or sexual assault. There are other types of domestic violence that are just as devastating. Both men and women experience domestic violence.

If you walked into Emily’s office, you’d never know the lifetime of abuse she had experienced growing up or the secret trauma she experienced daily. Although young, Emily is a hardworking, ambitious employee and an attentive, loving mother. Most people would be envious of the way her life looks, but in truth, she was being abused, physically, emotionally and financially.

In early 2016, Kayla was homeless. Her twin boys had been placed in foster care and she was pregnant with her third child.
Desperate and alone, Kayla went to Catholic Charities in Cottonwood for help. She found a case manager that would support her along the way.

Kathryn became a foster parent to make a difference in a child’s life. As a lawyer for Arizona Department of Child Safety (DCS), she saw the incredible need for foster parents.