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A 16-year-old client is currently on probation and recently reentered the community after successfully completing residential treatment. His mother has been actively engaged with the Reentry Team through the Probation Officer and this Care Coordinator. Mother recently reported that she lost her employment due to many appointments for youth. She had talked to her employer about her situation and, initially, they had agreed to work with her but a few days later, June 23rd, she was dismissed. Mother stated that she is seeking fulltime employment as well as taking care of the home, and, in the meantime, she is delivering food with DoorDash. Mother reported that she is up to date with rent and gas, but she needs assistance paying for water and phone service which are due on July 15th. These essential services will help her maintain stability for her family while she continues seeking fulltime employment and will reduce the risk of her losing her housing as per Housing rules – utilities cannot be disconnected. Also living in the home are 9-year-old son and 23-year-old son who is diagnosed with a cognitive disability and requires supervision. It is important for this mother to maintain a stable housing situation as well as maintaining phone service to communicate with potential employers and community resources helping her find employment and other services. This stability is a critical to support the youth's successful completion of probation. Any help is much appreciated.”