Fresh Start

Cindy,* a 38 year old single African American mother of two, came into the shelter after fleeing a domestic violence situation.  When she came in to the DV Unit she was not working, but enrolled in school, and determined to follow through with her goals.  Cindy was given clothing for her children, resources, referrals, began going to the YMCA twice a week and participated in Life Skills classes.  Cindy was able to get accepted into school and began studying to become an LPN.  She also started receiving counseling.  She was accepted into a transitional housing program and able to move out of the shelter and enroll in our Continuing Support Program.  Cindy keeps in contact and meets with her case manager once a month.  Cindy has committed to attending counseling once a week, enrolling in parenting classes, and maintaining a budger.  She will receive assitance with rent, gas, food and other household items.

*Names have been changed to protect the confidentiality of the client.