Continuing Support

“M” came into the shelter after receiving a court order from CPS regarding child welfare.  She had recently had her two children returned to her after being taken away for a two week period.  M was ordered to take parenting and anger management classes and meet with a counselor weekly.  She was diagnosed with bipolar disorder and placed on several types of medications.  Within several weeks M’s attitude changed and she was prepared to care for herself and her children.  She followed through with all of her classes and is now working towards receiving her GED.  One of her children is in Head Start and the other goes to day care part time during the week.

When M first moved out of the shelter we did not hear from her for several months.  After a crisis occurred with one of her children’s health she contacted her case manager for advice and assistance.  She remains in contact weekly to bi-weekly and is a participant in the Continuing Support Program.