Spotlight Story
A little background on the individual involved with this success story. “C.A.” entered into the Self Sufficiency Program on June 6, 2017. She was referred to ACCSA by the Division of Employment Services (formerly Employment Security Commission). When admitted to the CSBG Self Sufficiency Program, “C.A.” had recently lost her job and was a single mother of one child. She was requesting assistance with gaining employment, education assistance and job search assistance. At the time, the family was living below the poverty level, and in an unsafe neighborhood.
ACCSA Intake Specialist completed an individualized assessment on the potential participant and her documentation was submitted, and then was approved for the Self-Sufficiency Program. The Case Manager and “C.A.” set major goals which were: gaining full time employment, maintaining housing, and obtaining a Bachelor Degree. Numerous additional goals were developed as the client progressed through the Self-Sufficiency program.
In July of 2017, “C.A.” secured a job making $20.00 per hour working 40 hours per week. She has maintained her employment through today’s date. Current income documented for the family is $38,208.00, greatly exceeding the poverty income guideline for a family of 2 as $16,240.00. Since enrolling in the Self-Sufficiency Program, “C.A.” moved to a safer neighborhood, obtained better employment, and has continued her education at North Carolina Central University where she graduated with her Bachelor of Science Degree in Behavioral and Social Sciences in December 2018. She has since gone on to a Master’s Degree Program.
While in the Self-Sufficiency Program, “C.A.” received the following services: advocacy, food assistance, education assistance, referral for credit counseling, attended the home ownership interest workshops, housing assistance, and utility services as needed. “C.A.” case will be closed as a glowing success, she shines as a great example of what a committed individual can accomplish through staying focused, maintaining and executing a plan for success.
A little background on the individual involved with this success story. “C.A.” entered into the Self Sufficiency Program on June 6, 2017. She was referred to ACCSA by the Division of Employment Services (formerly Employment Security Commission). When admitted to the CSBG Self Sufficiency Program, “C.A.” had recently lost her job and was a single mother of one child. She was requesting assistance with gaining employment, education assistance and job search assistance. At the time, the family was living below the poverty level, and in an unsafe neighborhood.
ACCSA Intake Specialist completed an individualized assessment on the potential participant and her documentation was submitted, and then was approved for the Self-Sufficiency Program. The Case Manager and “C.A.” set major goals which were: gaining full time employment, maintaining housing, and obtaining a Bachelor Degree. Numerous additional goals were developed as the client progressed through the Self-Sufficiency program.
In July of 2017, “C.A.” secured a job making $20.00 per hour working 40 hours per week. She has maintained her employment through today’s date. Current income documented for the family is $38,208.00, greatly exceeding the poverty income guideline for a family of 2 as $16,240.00. Since enrolling in the Self-Sufficiency Program, “C.A.” moved to a safer neighborhood, obtained better employment, and has continued her education at North Carolina Central University where she graduated with her Bachelor of Science Degree in Behavioral and Social Sciences in December 2018. She has since gone on to a Master’s Degree Program.
While in the Self-Sufficiency Program, “C.A.” received the following services: advocacy, food assistance, education assistance, referral for credit counseling, attended the home ownership interest workshops, housing assistance, and utility services as needed. “C.A.” case will be closed as a glowing success, she shines as a great example of what a committed individual can accomplish through staying focused, maintaining and executing a plan for success.