Spin Supportive Parents Information Network

“SPIN is our angel. I hope someday I can give back at least half of what you have done for us…I would be glad to see you all at my graduation.” – Mother of 2, SDSU graduate, now a teacher in bilingual education”	“SPIN can ask anything of me and I will do it, because you stood by me and made me feel I was worthwhile when I was struggling to reach my dreams.” – Mother of 1 child, Registered Nurse
“SPIN is a blessing. This program has helped keep parents on aid in school and work, and has helped them strive for self sufficiency.” – Mother of 2, San Diego State University, senior in sociology	“I am not the only one who appreciates what you have done. The people at SPIN are my inspirations and my friends. You will see results from all the help you give us later in our lives, when our children have a chance in the world.” – Mother of 3, Southwestern College graduate, A.A. in child development, preschool teacher in a Head Start Program

Guadalupe, a mother of 3, was told to drop out of her 2-year surgical technician program to take a job as a hotel housekeeper. SPIN helped her fight for the right to attend community college. After graduation, she immediately got a job earning nearly $20 per hour and has been steadily employed in the field ever since.

Charles, a father of 1 and husband to a disabled wife, lost his job in a skilled trade and was unable to find work. When the food ran out and he was facing eviction, he asked for public assistance for the first time in his life. SPIN helped him fight for the right to complete an Associate’s Degree in computer science and information, a field in which he now works full-time with health benefits, sick leave, vacation, and retirement.

Mark, a disabled father of 4, was only able to find occasional jobs. As his disability worsened, he and his family became homeless and were forced to rely on public assistance. SPIN assisted him in gathering medical information and making application for disability benefits. SPIN also recruited a volunteer attorney to copyright his music, which one day may become a source of income.

Samantha, a mother of 2, suffered extreme violence as a child. The aftermath left her unable to maintain a steady job. SPIN fought for her right to receive appropriate treatment that stabilized her family and allowed her to engage in a reduced-hours training program that will ultimately lead to employment.