Alison & Sierra

When her daughter was an infant, Alison realized that something needed to change.

“I was a single mother struggling to find employment that would provide Sierra and I with what we needed,“ says Alison.

After learning about the early education program offered by Childcare Resources, Alison quickly enrolled Sierra when she was nine months old.

“Childcare Resources helped Sierra come out of her shell,” says Alison.

During Sierra’s time at Childcare Resources, Alison made the decision to go back to school in addition to working full-time, earning an Associate’s Degree in General Education.

In 2018, Sierra graduated from the Childcare Resources School and moved on to kindergarten. Alison also graduated that same summer, having earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice.

Today, Alison is a Certified Child Welfare case worker and works in the adoption unit of a statewide nonprofit. Sierra recently started fifth grade at a local elementary school, where she is thriving.

“During her last school year, Sierra received awards for improving on math and reading skills almost each quarter,“ says Alison. “Sierra also plays softball and recently participated in the county-wide track meet.“

“Without you, I would not have been able to fully support myself and Sierra. I would not have pushed myself to go back to school at all,“ continues Alison.

“Childcare Resources helped Sierra grow into the smart, independent, and loving child she is today.“