MWA Success Story: Christine Vaeth

01/08/2025 MWA Success Stories Christine Vaeth: On Her Own Christine joined the Missouri Work Assistance (MWA) program in July of 2023. She and her daughter were living with her parents and had no transportation, but she had goals of living on her own. She looked for employment close to her parent's house, and was hired at a location, where she was able to walk to and from work and save up money.    Christine received supportive services including first month's rent and deposit for an apartment close to her place of employment, so transportation was no longer a barrier. With the help and support of the MWA program, Christine is now living a self-sufficient life in her own apartment with her daughter, and states that she is happier now then she has been in a while. Her service specialists with MWA gave her support, patience, and kept in contact with her often to help get her on her feet again. She wants others to know, "…people don't need to be scared to ask for help, or scared to be judged." This publication/program is supported by the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) of the United States (U.S.) Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award by ACF/HHS. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by ACF/HHS, or the U.S. Government. The Missouri Work Assistance Program is Missouri's employment and training program for Temporary Assistance recipients. The MWA program is funded through the Administration for Children and Families, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families block grant Additional Resources The Missouri Resource Guide lists resources available in Missouri to help you and your family move towards a healthier, more stable future. The Missouri Job Events Calendar lists job fairs, hiring events, and other scheduled opportunities that may be of interest to you. Our Mission: Empower Missourians to live safe, healthy, and productive lives. SUBSCRIBER SERVICES: Manage Subscriptions  |  Help Update or stop subscriptions at any time on your Subscriber Preferences Page. You will need to use your email address to log in. If you have questions or problems with the subscription service, please visit subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com. Do not reply. This email box is not monitored. Missouri Department of Social Services is an equal opportunity employer/provider. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. TDD/TTY: 800-735-2966, Relay Missouri: 711

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