Client Success Story: Ms. B!

A single mother of 4 (ages 15, 12, 8, and 1), Ms. B began working with the Families Together FEE (Financial Empowerment and Employment) team with the hope of finding full-time employment to increase her household income.

The FEE team immediately got to work! They started with updating her resume, assisted with job coaching, and helped her search for a job that was the right fit. While on her search she was offered a job, but, with support and advice from the FEE Team, ultimately did not accept the position because it did not fit her needs for long-term stability.  It was great to see Ms. B thinking about long-term goals instead of short-term satisfaction!

While searching for jobs, it became clear that she would need to attend training and receive further certifications to increase her income. FEE team member Taniscia worked with Ms. B, and they decided it would be best to attend CNA (Certified Nurses Aid) II training. Families Together was able to offer her financial assistance so that she could complete this training. Once Ms. B successfully completed training, she secured a raise at her current place of employment. She then committed to continuing her education by getting her medical technician certification, which she was able to pay for out of pocket.  

While working with the FEE team, Ms. B also worked on her budgeting skills and created long-term financial goals. Ms. B and her 4 children are now in a STABLE home, she is earning more money, putting some in savings, and creating her own monthly budget. Ms. B recently graduated the Families Together program but we will remain in touch, and look forward to seeing all the bright things ahead in her future.