Scholarship for son opens doors for Erika

Three years ago, Erika and her husband moved to Plymouth with their 4 children. They bought a house and were thrilled to have their 3 school-aged children in the Wayzata School District.

Still, money was tight. Certified as a community health worker, Erika wanted to pursue a degree in public health. This would allow her to increase her job opportunities. But the family couldn’t afford putting their toddler in child care.

When Erika came to IOCP for help, her case manager arranged for her to receive an early childhood education scholarship for her son.

Now Erika can pursue her education and continue working, knowing that their son is receiving a quality preschool experience.