Lofton said the help the organization provides now isn’t a one time deal and they expect to keep in touch with the families long-term. “We need … more educational tools.”ĪAYHF works with families and provides resources year-round including educational based programs (Courtesy BiNi Coleman) We don’t have the funding to be able to bring on five or six social workers,” Lofton said. The foundation explained that it’s not just Black families they help - about 18% of families who they talked to about early childhood needs are Hispanic. Though AAYHF has been able to address some immediate needs, the organization said the pandemic has halted next steps, including making home visits.Īnother hurdle has been funding. More case workers and counselors are needed to help families navigate resources. “Unfortunately, a full-time working parent isn’t able to take off work to go get boxes of food.” Hurdles during pandemic “The resources have been there,” she said. AAYH helped her family pay a light bill this year, and she’s used other support in the past. “If I prepare them well, tomorrow they’re going to be successful, ” Youmbi said. “So that the kids could have better opportunity - having good education - having good job later.”Ĭummings wants the same things for her own family and is also looking for resources that can help relieve some stress. She quit her nurse’s aide job when the pandemic hit to focus on her young children and their education at home. “We also need education to continue to educate our kids.” “Education is the first important thing in our family,” Youmbi explained. She said she’s constantly looking for more books and other learning material for the kids.
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