Client Profiles: Ms. Lopez
The Lopez family was referred to LAUSD's PSA counselor Diana Diaz for an Academic Assessment. Ms. Diaz Learned his mother of three children ages 6, 11, and 15 have been navigating the impacts of domestic violence and was refereed to case management fro additional support with legal assistance, housing assistance, mental health services and college corner resources.
Client Profiles: Hector
Many low income families can break the devastating cycle of poverty by first getting stable. A family that comes to ECDA may enter at any step of their journey, but the typical path starts with stability and continues as they grow assets, resulting in whole family transformations.
Client Profiles: Luis
ECDA services are located in Boyle Heights, that has been home to one of the largest Mexican populations in the United States. A small (6.5 square miles) densely (95,000+) populated urban neighborhood where families are living below poverty (26.1%) and having difficulty finding employment (unemployment 17.1%). ECDA’s Case Managers strive to assist customers to better their lives, create self sufficiency and advocate for themselves and the community in reducing these statistics.
Client Profiles: Jesus
Financial Empowerment Team Support: Jesus came in a few months ago seeking intimidate assistance to navigate an insurance claim from work accident. This accident left him with a head injury that impacts his short term memory making it difficult to keep down a job. His case manager was able to finalized the settlement agreement to $25,000, assist him in applying for GR and explore his housing options.
Client Profiles: Luz
El Centro de Ayuda has been providing financial coaching and support to Luz and her four children, two of which who are school age. Her long has been to improve her saving plan. Some first steps she took was in opening a bank account after learning she was able to use her ITIN number. This experience was an integral part in her financial empowerment to be able to gain control of her finances and has incorporated conversation about finances with her family.
Client Profile: Venancio
Venancio Salar came in to El Centro de Ayuda looking for housing assistance. Venancio is retired from a career in mechanics and has been living in his apartment in Hollywood for over 15 years. Since retirement, he has been on a strict budget and with no family support locally, he faces heavy monthly housing costs leaving him with not enough money left over for food, healthcare, transportation and other necessities.
Client Profiles: Rosa
The Lopez family has been living in the United States for over 20 years and migrated from Mexico to "have more opportunities then back home." Father Jose Lopez has been working with a landscaping corporation and mother Rosa has been a stay at home mom supporting 17 year old Gamali Lopez in his academic studies and love for art.
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