Guest columnist Jodi Ford explains how one single mother used the services offered by Children First/ CIS to help her family. This article is featured as part of a partnership between the Xpress and Children First/ Communities In Schools of Buncombe County.
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2014 Child Watch Tour explores transportation challenges for families
Guest columnist Jodi Ford explains the challenges of public transportation for children and families, as discussed in the 2014 Child Watch Tour . This article is featured as part of a partnership between the Xpress and Children First/ Communities In Schools of Buncombe County.
Gwen & Glen: EITC Belongs to the Kids
Guest columnist Jodi Ford looks at how the loss of the Earned Income Tax Credit may affect area families. This article is featured as part of a partnership between the Xpress and Children First/ Communities In Schools of Buncombe County.
Jasmine’s story: A journey from homeless to housing
Guest columnist Jodi Ford looks at how safe, affordable housing is a challenge to find for families in Asheville – and how foundational a place to call home is for family success. This article is featured as part of a partnership between the Xpress and Children First/ Communities In Schools of Buncombe County.
Stretching the Food Dollar: Part 2
In the second part of her series, Jodi Ford looks into how cuts to food benefits have resulted in new struggles for area families. This article is featured as part of a partnership between the Xpress and Children First/ Communities In Schools of Buncombe County.
Stretching the Food Dollar
Jodi Ford looks into how cuts to food benefits have resulted in new struggles for area families. This article is featured as part of a partnership between the Xpress and Children First/ Communities In Schools of Buncombe County.