06/08/2026
Catching up with Ashley ⭐️
One fateful day in June 2022 changed the trajectory of Ashley’s life.
Ashley’s daughter Kennedy, not yet two years old, had gotten into drugs in their home. While Kennedy was “okay,” what followed was a journey towards healing and reunification with her daughter. Ashley and her partner, Jonny, committed to their sobriety and took parenting classes at Cope, and by the time Ashley enrolled in Cope’s Home Visiting program, she had regained partial custody of Kennedy.
Four years on, Ashley and her family are thriving. Last month, Ashley graduated from Napa Valley College with associate degrees in social work, human services, and sociology. She was accepted to University of San Francisco’s honors college, where she will receive her Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, and she will graduate in three semesters with honors.
She was also accepted to USF’s Mellon Scholars Program, awarding her a $10,000 scholarship and guaranteeing a paid internship.
After graduating with her bachelor’s degree, Ashley plans to pursue a Master of Social Work or stay at USF to complete a Master of Psychology with a concentration in marriage and family therapy.
Ashley’s partner, Jonny, is also thriving. He is working towards three degrees at Napa Valley College, is Executive Vice President of the Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society, and was just elected as Senator for student government.
“As I leave, he’s stepping into my place. It’s been nice to see him continue to carry that on.”
Kennedy graduated from TK on June 5th, and she will start kindergarten in the fall. Ashley says that Kennedy is liked at school and has done well academically.
With Kennedy turning five, the family has also graduated from Cope’s Home Visiting program. “We’re very sad to have finished the program. Everything with Tami was so great, and Kennedy learned a lot from her and the home visits.”
Today, June 8th, Ashley is four years sober, and Jonny will celebrate four years of sobriety in October. They remain committed to their sobriety and are wonderful parents to their daughters.
“We wouldn't be where we are today without the amazing support team that we've had."
You can read Ashley’s original story by visiting > https://copefamilycenter.org/stories-ashley/