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 am a single parent from Sacramento and I have four children.

Tell us about the type of success you achieved while on the Shingle Springs Tribal TANF Program. Please explain.
I had not worked in four or five years before getting on SSTTP. After that, I was able to get help with childcare and I was able to apply for jobs. I received a job after two months of being a participant on the program.

Who played a significant role or motivated you in your success story? Please explain.
My kids played a huge part as well as my mom helping me. Gwendolyn was also a great help and she worked with me.

What were some of the barriers you experienced along the way to your success? Please explain.
The major barrier I experienced along the way to success was childcare. I was not able to afford it and still be able to work full-time.

What were some of your personal strengths you used to obtain success? Please explain.
Some of the personal strengths I used to obtain success was utilizing the job skills I had before and accepting the fact that I would have to start from the bottom.

What is your future goal/next step in your Family Wellness Plan?
My next step in my Family Wellness Plan is to continue to work until I qualify for a new position.

What advice can you give to participants on SSTTP?
The advice that I would give to other participants on the Shingle Springs Tribal TANF Program is that hard work pays off and you have to start somewhere. Have faith and trust in the process.