Briefly tell us about your family background/structure? Please explain (for example: single parent or two parent household, number of children, where did you grow up etc.).
I was raised in a single – parent household and my parents divorced when I was six years old. After that, I stayed close and spent a lot of time with my grandparents. I have six siblings, which consist of four sisters and two brothers. I grew up in South Sacramento.

Tell us about the type of success you achieved while on the Shingle Springs Tribal TANF Program. Please explain.
The success I achieved while on SSTTP was completing the adult education program and receiving my high school diploma. I have also been hired full-time at Sacramento Native American Health Clinic.

Who played a significant role or motivated you in your success story? Please explain.
Being a single father really motivated me to further my education, complete the program, get my diploma, and get a good job.

What were some of the barriers you experienced along the way to your success? Please explain.
Some of the barriers I experienced along the way were being a single father. Things got very difficult, but I managed to care and provide for my children.

What were some of your personal strengths you used to obtain success? Please explain.
Some of the personal strengths I used to obtain my success was the culture and being on a spiritual path kept me moving forward in a positive way. My future goals are to be a good parent and a role model to my kids and in the community.

What is your future goal/next step in your Family Wellness Plan?
My future goal/next step in my Family Wellness Plan is to move up in my current job.

What advice can you give to participants on SSTTP?
Take advantage of all the classes and resources that the Shingle Springs Tribal TANF Program has to offer to us.