Restoring Families. Rebuilding Lives.
Helping families in need with food, diapers,
essentials, and compassion.
Corporate Sponsors:
Who We Are
Founded by Dr. Sandi and Mike Carlson, the Family Recovery Foundation is committed to keeping families strong and together. We connect parents and children in need with food, diapers, clothing, household essentials, and caring support during life's hardest seasons.
Our Values
Compassion
We lead with empathy and understanding, recognizing that hardship affects the entire family unit.
Support
We provide personalized, need-based resources that address the unique challenges families face during recovery.
Empowerment
Our goal is to empower parents and children with the tools and guidance they need to rebuild, recover, and thrive together.
Our Mission
At Family Recovery Foundation, our mission is simple yet powerful To provide need-based resources to parents and children in need, so families can stay together, stay healthy, and get back on their feet. We know every family's situation is different. That’s why we focus on delivering support where it’s needed most—food, diapers, baby supplies, clothing, and everyday essentials—given with dignity, compassion, and care.
Need Help? We’re Here for You.
Going through a hard time can feel overwhelming—but you're not alone. Whether your family needs food, diapers, or other essentials, we’re here to help with compassion and resources made for your situation. Let us help you take the first step.
Your Support Saves Lives
Every act of giving helps a family move one step closer to healing. Whether you contribute financially, donate essential items, or host a fundraiser—your generosity has real, measurable impact.
- Donate funds to sustain vital programs
- Provide hygiene kits, clothing, and food
- Host a drive or become a Giving Partner
Real Stories of Recovery
Tabbitha’s Journey: Finding Strength Through Support
Tabbitha was the first participant in the Pregnant and Parenting program. Entering with a long history of substance use and CPS involvement, she initially felt isolated and unsure. The program’s strong sense of support and community helped her rebuild her confidence and find her footing. Cooking became a creative outlet during this season of her life, giving her a renewed sense of purpose.
Since joining, Tabitha has welcomed her fourth child, reunited with her other children, and begun pursuing a degree in Health Science with a minor in Child Advocacy and Psychology. Her recovery journey now fuels her desire to help others. She encourages those in similar situations to stay focused, do it for themselves and their families, and lean on the support systems around them. Her path highlights the power of resilience, structure, and second chances.
Laken’s Story: A Life Reclaimed Through Recovery
Laken’s early life was marked by abuse, instability, and addiction. By age 13, she was fully addicted and entangled in cycles of incarceration and trauma. She struggled through multiple overdoses, exposure to dangerous substances, and a revolving door of jail time. Despite moments of sobriety, the lack of consistent support made recovery difficult, and she often relapsed shortly after release..
In 2024, three months pregnant and feeling hopeless, Laken found a community that stepped in to help. There, she found structure, safety, and people who believed in her. Today, she is in recovery, has taken parenting classes, and is building a healthier future. Reflecting on her journey, she often says, “These people have taken me in and helped me learn so much about who I am.” Her story is one of survival, healing, and hope through community and care.
Resources for Recovery.
Support for Families.
Explore articles designed to help families find support, stay strong, and move forward through life's challenges.
Be Part of the Mission
Change begins with people like you. From volunteering time to offering professional skills or organizational support, your involvement creates meaningful, long-term change in the lives of families in need.
- Volunteer individually or as a group
- Organize a workplace donation drive
- Offer in-kind support or services