About KDAR Hope
KDAR Hope and Restoration Residence, LLC is a woman-, veteran- and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner-owned, FARR-certified recovery housing organization in Palm Bay, Florida. Our mission is to provide a safe, structured and substance-free living environment where residents build stability, accountability and independent living skills through a respectful, recovery-focused community. We support multiple pathways to recovery and respect each resident's right to choose the supports that fit their goals. We envision a community where individuals in recovery are empowered to achieve lasting stability, independence and personal growth.
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Our Story
Why We Started KDAR Hope: because every woman deserves a chance to begin again.
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KDAR Hope and Restoration Residence was born from a genuine passion for helping women who are working to overcome life's challenges and rebuild their lives.
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We recognized a significant need for safe, affordable, and supportive recovery housing for women transitioning from treatment back into the community. Rather than simply acknowledging that need, we wanted to become part of the solution.
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We believe that every one of us is struggling with something. Our struggles may look different, but we all experience moments when life becomes overwhelming and we need someone to believe in us.
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Sometimes, all a person needs is a little help, encouragement, moral support, and a safe place to regain her footing.
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At KDAR Hope, we believe that a woman's past does not define her future. Every woman deserves to be treated with dignity, compassion, and respect, regardless of where she is in her recovery journey.
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We may not be able to change the entire world, but we can make a meaningful difference in the lives of the women who walk through our doors.
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That is why KDAR Hope exists.
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Two Homes. One Mission. Hope, Healing, and Restoration.
Meet Our Team

Claudia Porter-Lawrence
Founder & Owner
DNP, PMHNP-BC, CRRA. A Doctor of Nursing Practice, board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Certified Recovery Residence Administrator.

Keisha Nathan
Resident Manager
Residents' first point of contact for house guidelines, weekly house meetings and day-to-day questions.

Christina Morris
Outreach Coordinator
Connects KDAR Hope with treatment providers, case managers and community partners, and helps referrals move smoothly.

