Story
The family has an open in-home case with DCS. If Mom is unable to improve the family's quality of living there's a chance their case could change to a removal. There are 2 girls age 17 and 14, and three boys ages 12, 7, and 1 in the home. To no fault of their own, there was an incident where all of the electronics in the home were destroyed. Among those devices were five laptops. The children's school replaced four of the laptops. The fifth laptop, issued to Mom by her online school, was not replaced. Mom has learned her school doesn't replace lost, stolen or broken laptops. Mom is working on a Bachelor's degree in nursing and is scheduled to graduate in April. Her nursing training begins shortly after graduation. Mom is hoping to train at a rehabilitation facility or hospital trauma unit. With a 3.7 GPA, Mom is works hard to improve the family's financial stability. The entire family is excited about their future and the doors Mom's career choice will open. Mom is currently going to the public library to attend her classes, work on projects, and compete her homework assignments. When studying at home, Mom was able to manage her classes and care for her 1 year-old toddler. The time away from home drastically limits her availability to care for the youngest child. Mom has not been able to get CCDF and relies on family or neighbors to help her with childcare. This transition has been difficult one the little one causing a clam, loving child to now have concerning behaviors.