When Tiffany lost her contract job with a large company, she became determined to do whatever it took to launch herself into a more stable career.
The single mother of three had dropped out of college when she became pregnant with twins, and divorce made it even harder to regain financial stability. She knew she wanted to get into the technology field, but attending and paying for classes without a steady income while also managing her household seemed impossible.
Tiffany participated in two cohorts of Home for Families’ Resiliency Bridge program. While she attended classes, Home for Families paid her rent and also helped her purchase a new vehicle when she was having issues with her car.
“I couldn’t have asked for a better support system,” she said.
This past spring, Tiffany earned her certification in software development. She plans to obtain a bachelor’s degree in the technology field. With a certification in hand, Tiffany’s earning potential is greater than it ever has been.
“Sometimes, when you’re in survival mode, you can get stuck in a cycle,” she said. “I don’t have to continue to loop. I feel like I broke it.”
