Project Working Mom:
Putting Education to Work

Abuse, betrayal, illness and death made this woman a stronger person. She is now committed to using her life's extremely difficult lessons to help others by obtaining a degree in psychology. She also wants to earn a master's degree online with a special emphasis in ministry/chaplaincy. "At...

Helen, 50, Andover, VT - Helen has given her heart and soul most of her life to her foster children, each with special needs. But, at age 50, she wants to make a different mark on this world - as a paralegal. The credentials would allow her to work as an aide in the classroom or go on to study law. At...

Jeanne, 36, Burbank, CA - After making poor choices as a young adult, this mother changed her life and became inspired by her children. Determined to get her associate's degree, even alone with an infant, she added credits slowly but surely over the years. She is now going back to school for her...

Xochitl, 38, Decatur, GA - Only eight classes from graduation, this single mom has faced illness, family tragedy and much more - but she is determined to use her bilingual skills in English and Spanish to get her master's degree and make a difference in communities where her services are desperately...