Income

A Success Story

Rosetta (whose name was changed to protect her privacy) is a single mom of three who faced some tough times before joining the CalWORKs Housing Support Program (HSP). With an expired Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license and no steady income, she was often spending the night in her car or staying in motels when she could afford it. While facing these challenges, she stayed focused on creating a better future for herself and her children. Once she enrolled in HSP, things turned around quickly. In just eight days, Rosetta and her children had a place to call home. The unit, costing $1,750 per month, was chosen with her long-term financial stability in mind. Just three days after securing stable housing, she obtained a job with the San Bernardino County Public Health Department as a Community Health Worker, earning $21 per hour. This job gave her financial stability and provided her with the opportunity to make a difference in the community. Since joining HSP, Rosetta has also focused on improving her credit score and building an emergency fund to secure her financial future.  Thanks to her hard work, by May 2025, Rosetta’s income was sufficient  to support her family, afford housing, and transition out of CalWORKs. Rosetta’s success illustrates the effectiveness of programs working together and the impact of clients advocating for themselves, making the most of the opportunities available to them. Her resourcefulness, combined with the vital support from the HSP housing team in securing stable housing, provided her with the foundation needed to build a better future for herself and her children.