As parents, we want to be someone that our kids look up to. Elizabeth did just that. She was a mother of three looking to be the role model for her children and show them to never give up on your dream. She had recently moved her family to Wisconsin from Michigan for a very … See details
Job searching can be tough in today’s job market. It can be even tougher for parents, especially single parents, when finding childcare is also on the list of the priorities. This is the situation Kira found herself in just a few short months ago. Kira and her son were staying with family while she was … See details
WIOA Youth participant, Lisa, came to FSC Shawano in June of 2022 in hopes of finding guidance and support with her educational journey. She had stopped taking classes in her Project Management program for a semester and was trying to determine if it was a career she should, or really wanted to pursue after all. … See details
Sometimes things happen fast. After spending time in incarceration, Tommy was released and was immediately enrolled in FoodShare and the FoodShare Employment and Training (FSET) program, it’s employment service counterpart. Like many people released, he was in transitional living when he first met with his FSET Case Manager, Melissa Wing in our Waushara office. He … See details
The FoodShare Employment and Training (FSET) program is designed to help with employment and supportive services. Sometimes that means immediate assistance, like transportation or clothing vouchers. Other times, it can mean job search assistance and job preparation. But it can also mean education. Amanda arrived in our Dane County office with one clear goal: get … See details
The day after Dakota was released from incarceration, he enrolled in the FoodShare Employment and Training (FSET), a third party program funded in partnership with the Oshkosh Area Community Foundation. Being justice-involved, he had some different needs and a short timeline to become self-sustaining. Luckily, he was immediately referred from his probation agent to Caitlin … See details
When Fransis lost her job, she didn’t know how she was going to provide for her children. With rising inflation and a small safety net, she scrambled to apply for FoodShare, but Fransis knew it was a supplement, not a solution. What she really needed was a job. Thankfully, all it took was a helping … See details
Thousands of people have been displaced since Russia began invading Ukraine on February 24, 2022. Among them were Olena and her children. Separated from her husband, Olena found refuge in Wisconsin. With courage and resourcefulness, this mother has started rebuilding the pieces she left behind. Olena had the support of a sponsor, but little else … See details
