A single mother, Delaney’s mom was expecting a healthy baby girl. Shortly after her Delaney’s birth, mom learned Delaney had complex, congenital heart disease requiring open heart surgery. Delaney was hospitalized for nearly a month following her surgery, and she was discharged home with complex ongoing medical needs. Mom had planned to send Delaney to daycare and return to work, but she was not able to do so due to Delaney’s medical fragility. Mom has worked hard to establish a sustainable housing plan for her family and The Extra Step made sure that the rent for the month was paid for to encourage mom to focus her time on what is most suitable for Delaney.