JB and I were allowed to ride along for our first house visit. It was to go see the home of a woman, Ruth*, who was seeking the help of MCCSS through their short stay home. Ruth has recently developed a respiratory problem that has prevented her from maintaining a job. Her husband left her about 10 years ago, and since it has been a struggle to make ends meet. Because she is divorced, her family has almost rejected her and refuses to help her. She will be forced to move out of her one room house because she can not afford the rent of Rs. 1500 per month (about $30).
Ruth has a little boy James*. Today was his birthday, he is 13 years old.
James has not seen his father since he was 5 and told us that he was now the man of the house. As his mother spoke with the social workers from MCCSS, James showed us his school uniform and shares with us his birthday candy, all while speaking perfect English. He has 95’s and 98’s in all of his classes, ranking in the highest percentile among all his peers.
When Ruth and James move into MCCSS, they will cover all medical expenses to care for Ruth and get her well again. From there they will help her find a steady job, one which will allow her to have a home. All the while James will continue to go to school and will live with the other boys at the night shelter.
*Names changed for client confidentiality
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