Hailey had just moved her family back to Wisconsin. She was finding it difficult to navigate her once familiar community and realized that needed a little help adjusting and playing catch up with bills. She had utilized services like Childcare Assistance, FoodShare and Badgercare in the past and was sure they could help her and … 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
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
As a young single parent of two young children, Sara wanted to make a change in her life but didn’t know how. She was feeling depleted and knew there was more out there in life for her. After doing a little digging and asking around, she discovered FSC would be the place that would point … See details
Kaley has always loved helping people, especially children. Her passion to help people got her thinking about the Nursing at a young age. Aside from her many talents, she also had a BA in Psychology from UW Madison, as well as her CNA certification under her belt. Kaley wanted to blend her love of working … See details
It’s one thing to believe in your dreams, but it’s another to make it come true. Jeanette was young single mother with a big dream. She had all the determination in the world and just needed a little direction to get on her way. A Focused Vision For a long time, Jeanette dreamed of owning … See details
Working and being a mother, Bianca was busy and doing enough to get by, but she soon realized that she and her children deserved more. She knew more schooling and training would get her the career that would support her family and create a foundation to achieve her dreams. She reached out to Forward Service … See details
Amanda graduated from college a year into the pandemic. With the ongoing stresses of political and social unrest, it seemed like a good time to have a double major in psychology and social work. But there was one big problem: childcare was practically non-existent. Suddenly, a flexible schedule mattered more than ever. Amanda knew exactly … See details
