When Farrah was referred to the Work First program they assisted her with resume writing and other job search skills. She quickly found employment and over the years has worked as a church secretary and as a cashier in a grocery store. Her Work First provider, the Muskegon/Oceana Consortium – Muskegon Department of Employment and Training, continued to support her work efforts by supplying funds for automotive repairs when her car was not roadworthy.

Although Farrah was happy to be employed she wanted to be able to provide more for her family. In 1998, Farrah enrolled in Baker College to pursue an associate’s degree in accounting and management. In May 1998, Norrell Temporary Services placed Farrah in a position at Westshore Community Federal Credit Union. In September 1998, the credit union hired her to work there full-time. She still works there today as a head teller, responsible for balancing the general ledger accounts and vault.

In June 1998, Farrah’s FIP case closed due to her earnings. She continues to receive Medicaid and child day care for her children.

Farrah continued her efforts to provide a better life for her family. Some time ago she joined the Habitat for Humanity program and worked 400 hours of sweat equity to qualify for a Habitat for Humanity home. It took a lot of hard work, but her dream was realized. In February 2002, she became a new homeowner.