Mornings Wouldn’t Be the Same Without Kids Co.

Meet Azariha, a seven-year-old Kids Co. at John Muir student. He comes from a loving family with a crazy schedule — one that makes it nearly impossible for him to see his mom and dad at the same time. Mom is a full-time student and, until she finishes her studies and finds a job, she has no income. Dad, on the other hand, works full-time as a night shift taxi driver. He leaves the house at 7 p.m. and works through the night. When he gets off work he drives Azariha to before-school care at Kids Co. and then goes home and goes to bed. By this time his wife is at school. The only time the family gets together are the hours between the end of school and when dad hits the road for work — roughly a few hours a day.

It’s tough to support an entire family on a taxi driver’s income but they make it work, partially because of their Kids Co. scholarship. Childcare for Azariha in Kids Co. at John Muir not only lets mom and dad get on with their day, it does not put an added financial burden on the family. The saving helps bridge the gap to pay bills; buy food; and make sure mom can go to school, and in the near future secure a job so the family has a double income.

On behalf of Azariha, his family, and all of the families who we serve, thank you for participating in the Kids Co. Virtual BBQ. Your support makes it possible for kids like him to attend our program.

Warm regards,
Tim
Kids Co. at John Muir Program Manager