by GOALS | Apr 3, 2019 | Bright Spots
When Amanda came to us in July she was already working part-time at a local restaurant. Unfortunately, the position did not offer enough hours for her to make ends meet. Hoping to find a new opportunity, she decided to give the GOALS program a try. Upon completing...
by GOALS | Apr 3, 2019 | Bright Spots
Maricela was randomly assigned to GOALS in January 2018. She was very nervous during her first appointment and reported that she had gotten lost on her way to Wichita DCF and was unsure if she would make it to future appointments. She did not know how to read and...
by GOALS | Apr 3, 2019 | Bright Spots
When Daniel’s wife was diagnosed with cancer and he lost his job because of budget cuts, his family lost their home. They were forced to live separately, Daniel at one homeless shelter and his wife and kids in another. Daniel stated that he never thought he would be...
by GOALS | Apr 3, 2019 | Bright Spots
Dianna was referred to GOALS in the South Central region by eligibility staff after being determined ineligible for TANF, transportation assistance, and child care. When her Career Navigator first met with Dianna, she was in tears and expressed that she was trying to...
by GOALS | Apr 3, 2019 | Bright Spots
This is the story of Ronnie, in his own words: My name is Ronnie and I am in the GOALS program at the Department for Children and Families. The program is designed to build and accentuate a person’s qualifying skills and tools to successfully enter the workplace....
by GOALS | Apr 3, 2019 | Bright Spots
When Anisette entered GOALS in May 2017, she was excited for new opportunities. She came to us recently unemployed and ready to find something new. Anisette already had a resume written upon entering the program, so she began submitting applications right away hoping...
