Building Stronger Families, One Step at a Time
When Maya* found herself caring for four children—including her nephew whom she had gained legal custody of due to her brother being unable to care for his son—she faced significant challenges. Maya was trying to make ends meet by working pick-up temporary jobs during a time when she was between full-time employment, creating a precarious financial situation for her growing family.
One More Child Family Support connects families with essential resources and services they need to thrive during challenging times. The program works individually with each family, creating personalized support plans that reduce stress, strengthen parent-child relationships, and establish vital connections to community resources.
Maya's Journey to Stability
When Maya first connected with the Tampa Family Support program, she needed extra assistance looking after her four children while working temporary jobs. The program responded by providing tangible goods such as food boxes, diapers, baby wipes, and essential household items—creating immediate relief during this financially stressful period.
Once Maya successfully gained stable employment, a new set of challenges emerged. She needed additional support until she could generate sufficient income to adequately provide for her family. This critical transition period is when many families can fall back into crisis without proper support.
The Family Support Program recognized this vulnerable time and connected Maya to the Children’s Board of Hillsborough County resources to:
- Get her vehicle repaired so she could reliably commute to and from work
- Obtain uniform items required for her new job
- Arrange after-school childcare as she was just starting her new position
From Receiving Help to Giving Back
Additionally, Maya participated in Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) parent trainings, learning new skills that she was able to immediately apply as a parent. These evidence-based strategies enriched her relationship with her children and strengthened her parenting toolkit during a time of significant family transition.
Through this comprehensive support approach, Maya developed a sense of autonomy and self-sufficiency in caring for her family. The assistance her family received from the Family Support program has given her new hope and resilience.
Perhaps most powerfully, Maya has shared that because her family is now doing well, she’s been able to assist another sibling and their family during a difficult time—creating a beautiful ripple effect of support throughout her extended family.
What We Offer
One More Child Family Support provides a comprehensive approach to family stability through:
- Individualized Support: Each family receives personalized case management and support plans tailored to their unique situation and needs.
- Resource Connection: Our team connects families with available community resources and services that provide critical assistance during challenging times.
- Parenting Tools: Parents gain access to training and a supportive community network that enhances their ability to navigate challenges and build stronger relationships with their children.
- Evidence-Based Strategies: We implement proven approaches that empower parents and strengthen family units for long-term success.
- Essential Resources: Families can access tangible goods such as food, diapers, clothing, and basic household essentials to meet immediate needs while working toward long-term stability.
Meeting Families Where They Are
Understanding that every family faces unique circumstances, One More Child Family Support offers services both in-home and in the community. This flexible approach ensures that families can access the support they need in ways that work for their specific situations.
Our program goals are simple but powerful:
- Help parents find and utilize practical resources during tough times
- Equip parents with tools to handle challenges and build stronger family bonds
Whether you’re seeking support for your own family or looking to contribute to the well-being of vulnerable children and families in your community, we invite you to learn more about how One More Child Family Support is making a difference.
To learn more about our programs or how you can help vulnerable children and families, visit onemorechild.org/familysupport.
*Names have been changed to protect client privacy.