Helping is What We Do Best

A 17 year old boy from HOME had a history of being homeless with and without his mom. Her verbal abuse and emotional detachment had resulted in him seeking shelter with various friends for long periods of time. He was using food stamps as rent payment. Recently, a letter from Department of Human Services (DHS) stated that in order to continue receiving food stamps, he had to renew his application within a matter of days. Unsure of how to accomplish this and fearful of losing his source of food as well as housing, he asked us for help. We provided the bus pass for him to go to DHS and one of our staff met him there to help fill out the paperwork necessary to continue receiving food stamps. It is important to be supportive of the youth and we are always happy and willing to help the them when they need it.