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I am currently assisting a mother who is caring for her one-year-old & newborn child. Mother has a total of 10 children & previously lost custody of 8 due to a long history of substance misuse. She began using methamphetamines at the age of 14 and experienced chronic homelessness for many years. Mother has made significant strides in turning her life around by being clean and sober for the past two years and has had no new referrals or child welfare involvement since the birth of her one-year-old in 2023. During this time, she's resided at the Navigation Center and women’s shelters while working closely w/ the CSET Housing Program. Through her hard work and commitment to stability, she recently secured permanent housing & received the keys to her new apartment in Lindsay on 5/30/2025. This is a rare and commendable case of a mother overcoming significant barriers and achieving sustained sobriety and stability. Any support provided to her would greatly contribute to her ongoing success and the well-being of her children. Because of her past housing instability, mother has very limited resources & is in urgent need of essential household items. She is seeking assistance with the following (new/used): A couch, bed for herself, dressers, a TV, sheets for the children’s beds, pillows, cleaning supplies, newborn necessities, clothing.
Updated on June 23, 2025 by an Agency Worker
Mother is also in need of a queen box spring & blankets. She has a bed frame and mattress.