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I am currently assisting a mother who is caring for her one-year-old and newborn child. This mother has a total of ten children and previously lost custody of eight due to a long history of substance misuse. She began using methamphetamines at the age of 14 and experienced chronic homelessness for many years. However, this mother has made significant strides in turning her life around. She has been 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 has resided at the Navigation Center and women’s shelters while working closely with the CSET Housing Program. Through her hard work and commitment to stability, she recently secured permanent housing and received the keys to her new apartment in Lindsay on May 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 be met with immense gratitude and would greatly contribute to her ongoing success and the well-being of her children. Thank you for your consideration and support. Because of her past housing instability, the mother has very limited resources and is in urgent need of essential household items. She is seeking assistance with the following (new/used): A couch, a highchair, a bed for herself, dressers, a TV, sheets for the children’s beds, pillows, cleaning supplies, newborn necessities, clothing.