During the pandemic, Sherika left her job as a home health aide to care for her three children. But thanks to guaranteed income from SpringboardToOp and the child tax credit, she’s planning to continue her education and advance her nursing career.
. and created in partnership with the Magnolia Mother’s Trust—which aims to put front and center the voices of Black women who are affected most by the often-abstract policies currently debated at the national level. The series highlights the success of Springboard to Opportunities’, which this year will give $1,000 per month for 12 months to 100 families headed by Black women living in federally subsidized housing.
I grew up in Vicksburg, Miss. I moved to Jackson back in 2007. I came here to be with my sister; we had been split up when we were kids. It was a visit at first, and then I just kind of ended up moving here. Up until July, I worked as a home health aide. It was a great job, and I loved getting to spend time with my elderly patients. I had to leave that job because I couldn’t find a babysitter, but as soon as my youngest is walking and talking, I’ll be back.
It can be a challenge caring for three kids, but they’re also what gives me hope. I just can’t see my life without them.
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