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Take it From Me - Coggle Diagram
Take it From Me
Abby
1999-Abby is a young mother with 2 kids at the time. Her kids have been removed from her because she was not on housing and she is waiting on the decision for public assistance.
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The parents of Abby will not allow her and the children to live with them. Mother has medical issues and fears the the rent will increase if Abby and the kids live with them. They are already struggling financially.
Abby and mom do not get along. Abby's parents wanted better for her and they wished she went to school and "not caused problems".
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Abby get preganant a 3rd time. She wanted to get an abortion but she passed the time to get an abortion.
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Abby brought on abuse charges on Anthony and Edwin's foster mom. the kids were given to a new foster mother.
Abby feels that she is not loved by her parents and feels helpless with the system because she can't get on housing which would allow her to have her kids again.
Welfare
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In the video it mentioned that in 2001 there were about 140,851 families on the wait list for public assistance.
The demand is high for public assistance and information and support programs for families in need is low.
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The stress form being financially unstable takes a toll on the families mentally, emotionally, and physically.
Iyoka and Louie
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Iyoka is frustrated with Louie because he does not have a job and the financial instability is causing issues in their relationship
June 2000, Louie decides to begin working as a street vendor in NYC.
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Valentina
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Valentina enjoys her job and the people she works with but the minimum wage is not enough for her and her family to survive on.
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