Ana and Nicolas (aka Nico) came to Pat’s Place from the home of Ana’s Aunt. Ana had been in an unstable home and left to stay with her Aunt. The situation there was not so good either, so she was referred to Pat’s Place. She has not had good role models for parenting, so one of her greatest needs is skills for raising Nico well. Nico is and active 18 month old with a ready smile and a keen sense of rhythm.
Marcela and Nicole have been at Pat’s place for just over three weeks. At the time of my arrival, they were the newest residents here. Marcela is in kidney failure and undergoing dialysis three days per week. She was referred here by the social worker, Ketty, who also works at the dialysis center. Marcela’s case is a bit different than the others, as she was not in an abusive situation. Her biggest concern is what will happen with her 13 year old daughter when and if her health declines further. Marcela must work to keep her health insurance. Without health insurance, she will not be able to go to dialysis.
Yurayda and her three children moved in on Christmas Eve day. She was living with a man she did not love out of fear for her children. She was unable to provide for them, and the man she was living with held that over her head as a reason for her to stay. She has a two year old daughter, Angie, a four year old son, Piero, and a six year old son, Luis.
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