Latania is a single mother of 6 children ages 6 months to 13 years old. She is a hard worker limited to part time hours at minimum wage due in part to her role as a parent. Simply making ends meet is an ongoing struggle for her. In addition to basic needs and transportation, Latania also needed help supporting her kids in school.

Latania loves and is devoted to her children, but she lacked a support system that would help relieve the stress of raising and caring for her family. Most parents can relate to the stressors that some times add to the challenges of raising kids. In Washtenaw, our Removal Prevention Early Return (RPER) program works with parents to manage the many responsibilities that can sometimes converge to become overwhelming. RPER worker Margo Williams helped to fill the support system gap for Ms. Hall as they worked to understand each of the family members' needs and develop a plan of action.

In a few short weeks, Margo helped Latania identify priorities, create a manageable budget to meet those needs, connect with community resources to bridge gaps, and set up tutoring and supportive services with her children’s schools to help them academically.