Story
The client is a 46-year-old single mother of a six-year-old autistic, nonverbal son who requires constant care and supervision. They currently reside in transitional housing provided through a shelter, with accommodation secured for the next six months. The client is unemployed and relies solely on the limited income allocated for her son’s disability. After purchasing essential items such as disposable diapers, PediaSure, and other necessities, there is little to no money left for transportation costs, including gas needed to attend her son's daily ABA therapy sessions. The client has a minimal to no support system. The child’s father abandoned them during infancy, leaving her as the sole caregiver. She is urgently seeking employment to secure stable housing before her time at the shelter ends. The client is requesting financial assistance in the form of a gas gift card to ensure consistent transportation to her son’s therapy and medical appointments. Payment assistance for her cell phone bill, which is her primary means of communication with her son's doctors and therapists. Support in maintaining her vehicle insurance to ensure she can continue transporting her son to necessary services. The client would be appreciative of any assistance that can be provided.