Twenty-six-year-old Quatisha Jackson lives with her mother, sister, nieces, and nephews in Cincinnati, Ohio. Her family struggles with disabilities and mental illness, which is what prompted Quatisha to take on the responsibility of caring for them. Quatisha faced struggles of … Continued
When Moriah Berchtold enrolled in Santa Maria Community Service’s (SMCS) Comprehensive Case Management and Employment Program (CCMEP) in 2018, she was homeless and seeking employment and High School Equivalency (HSE) services. Now her living situation is stable, she is a … Continued
Roughly half of the youth served by the Santa Maria Community Services’ (SMCS) Comprehensive Case Management and Employment Program (CCMEP) are parents. Raphael (Rae) Moore, mom to R.J.-5, is one of those parents. She can attest that parenting is many … Continued
Santa Maria is all about making connections that help families attain their educational, financial and health goals. That’s exactly what happened in 2017 when Brieana Byrnside decided she wanted to get her High School Equivalency (HSE) diploma. She was receiving … Continued
In the past month, nearly everyone in our community has been called to step up and work together to overcome new struggles presented by COVID-19. None have been called upon more than our healthcare workers, who have shown nothing short … Continued
Cheyanne enrolled in Santa Maria’s Comprehensive Case Management and Employment Program (CCMEP) in April of 2019 with the goal of getting her High School Equivalency (HSE) diploma and obtaining a job. She quickly earned her HSE in May of 2019, and … Continued