Jobs are scarce, and the jobs that are available are apt to pay minimum wage only. Crime is a major problem. Murders have occurred within the SF-SC families. The Lee county SFSC program reached a total of fifty-three at risk families. One family was white, and fifty-two were black.
Paraprofessionals go into the parent's home and teach a variety of lessons.
Another seven parents said that they had set up more beneficial learning conditions for their children. Money management is a very important part of the SFSC learning experience. The Money 2000 program has been utilized with these parents. Eighteen parents said that they now make food choices based on the nutritive value of the food item and the cost. Sixteen reported that they now make an effort to effectively manage their food budget.