Welcome to our special podcast in honor of June Family Reunification Month. Today, we are joined by two inspiring guests from Clinica Sierra Vista — Kandi Smith, Supervisor for East Kern Adolescent & Family Services, and Shannon Stephens, Parent Educator for the East Kern Parents as Teachers Program.

Kandi and Shannon will bravely share their personal journeys of overcoming addiction and the powerful role that social workers and community resources played in helping them reunite with their families. Through resilience and support, they not only rebuilt their lives but also found a new purpose — dedicating themselves to helping other families heal and thrive.

Their stories are a testament to hope, transformation, and the enduring strength of family. Let's listen in as they reflect on their paths to recovery and the work they now do to uplift others.