Marta and Hector came to the United States from Ecuador to seek a better future for their family. They were referred to Room to Grow when they were expecting their second child, Lucas. They both were nervous about raising a child in a new country with a different culture and although Hector was working 12-hour days, they were still struggling financially.

With the help of Room to Grow, Marta and Hector were able to connect with several community organizations in their neighborhood, where they met other parents and established a social support network. Our bilingual social worker helped direct the family to important resources including a summer day camp program and a Mommy and Me class for Marta and Lucas.

Although Hector spends most of his time working to support his family, he has consistently been able to carve out one-on-one quality time with the children. Over the past two years Lucas has grown into a very independent 27 month old. At their most recent visit to Room to Grow, we were able to identify a slight delay in Lucas' speech that will improve with the right language development support. Lucas has been approved for speech therapy services and is already making great progress.

With dedicated resources and the right support at each stage, Lucas is on the road to a bright future and a 3rd birthday with much to celebrate.

Please join us in supporting families like Lucas'.