Testimonials
Real Stories. Real Impact.
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At the Family Success Center, our work comes to life through the voices of the families we serve.
This page shares their experiences, moments of support, growth, healing, and hope.
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We invite you to read their stories and see the difference our programs make every day.
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Childcare Provider Hafsa
About this poem:
This is a Somali poem written by childcare provider Hafsa Yusuf to honor the Family Success Center and recognize the leadership of Mumina Hassan and Sabah Saed. The poem expresses pride, admiration, and deep appreciation for the support, guidance, and professionalism FSC provides to the community, both young and old.
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Family Success waa iftiin dunida sameyey.
Shaqadoodu ay sugan tahoo saxaya hawshooda.
Saqiir iyo kabiir bay bulshada sharaf ku soorane.
Sharciga sidii loo dhigay wax sameyaane.
Centerkooda ruuxii tagaa suu rabuu heline.
Wax kastoon usuuroobi jirin waa u salaxayane.
Centerkaan gabdhaha maamulo wada masuuliintaa.
Midna kama tagayoo Allaa sharaf ku mamusay.
Mumina xilkay hayso waa laga maarmane
Maskax iyo aqoon bay dhigeed muna dheer tahaye.
Sabaah baa qofkii soo mutaa mahad ka sheegtaye.
Masiinta waa ururisaa malin iyo laylale.
Anigana ma cood baan ahoo waan matalayaye.
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— Hafsa , Childcare Provider
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Binti Abdi – Parent and Community Member
​“As a parent, I felt welcomed, supported, and understood at the Family Success Center.
Mumina and Sabah went above and beyond to help my family access information, learning opportunities, and culturally responsive support.
They listened with kindness, guided us with professionalism, and made us feel like we belonged.
FSC is a safe and caring place for families, and we are thankful for everything they have done for us.”
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Kulmiye Ahmed – Youth Program Participant
“Being part of the youth activities at the Family Success Center has made a big difference for me. Marian, Abdirahman, and Mohamed Amin supported me, encouraged me, and helped me feel included.
They answered my questions, guided me with respect, and created a friendly and positive environment where I could participate and grow. FSC gives youth a space to feel confident, connected, and valued, and I am grateful for their support.”
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Risalo Rashiid– New Childcare Provider
“As a new childcare provider, I was struggling to upload my First Aid/CPR and Food Handlers certificates into MERIT, and I didn’t know where to turn.
The Family Success Center stepped in right away. Mumina guided me through the process, helped me get everything submitted correctly, and even registered me with another organization that was offering the professional development I needed at that time.
Her support was patient, professional, and truly reassuring. FSC made the process easy and helped me feel confident as a new provider. I am so grateful for their help.”
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Mohamed Omar – Childcare Provider
Geeraar: “Laba Laba u Waayey”
Loogu hibeeyey Mumina Hassan & Sabah Saed – Family Success Center
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Sabaax iyo Muumina laba la mid ah u waayey
Dadaalkooda laba la mid ah u waayey
Dad jacaylkooda laba la mid ah u waayey
Dad ururintooda laba la mid ah u waayey
Dulqaadkooda laba la mid ah u waayey
Dad ixtiraamkooda laba la mid ah u waayey
Dariiq cusub sahamintooda laba la mid ah u waayey
Dal iyo Diin jacaylkooda laba la mid ah u waayey
Daadihinta bulshadooda laba la mid ah u waayey
Dan bulsho doonkooda laba la mid ah u waayey
Deeq bixintooda laba la mid ah u waayey
Dan guud ku fikirkooda laba la mid ah u waayey
Dadkooda ku faanka laba la mid ah u waayey
Dunida la jaan qaadkooda laba la mid ah u waayey
Dadkaygow derejeeya doc istaagoo taageera duulkiinna wanaagsan
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— Mohamed Omar, Childcare Provider