A 24-year-old single mother working and living with her five children in Buffalo, New York.
My job trained me for the job with grammar training and computer training.
Have you received job training recently? Yes
Employment
I found a job with a pay of $8.75 per hour, many chances to advance and I work with very nice people in a clean environment.
Have you gotten a new job, increased work hours or earnings in the recent past? Yes
Child Care
I had to switch child care providers to accommodate my schedule. Social services really helped out and my fee is small.
Have you received child care assistance to help you get to work? Yes
Transportation
I work on a bus line, so I have no problem with public transportation. I buy a bus pass. However, my job has the greenback program which makes buying a pass cheaper.
Do you have adequate transportation to get to and from work? Yes
Health
Me and my family are healthy, and on weekends we take a family walk on Broadway Avenue.
Do you and your family have a regular doctor who normally provides care? Yes
Health Care
Our doctors have Saturday hours so I don’t have to take time from work, and the clinic has van service.
Do you now have health insurance of any kind (including Medicaid)? Yes
Additional information
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Last question: I expect things for myself and my family to get much better.
Demographics:
Author’s community or neighborhood of residence: Buffalo (east side)
Age: 24
Gender: Female
Last year of school completed: 11th grade
Race: African American
Number of own children at home: 5
Household size: 5 Children; 1 Adult
Does Author’s partner or spouse live in the household? Does not apply
Author’s gross cash earnings for previous calendar month: $1100
Does Author currently receive any cash public assistance or welfare? No
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