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  APA Family Support Services
Getting A Life Back
One day, Mrs. Ming came to the APA Family Support Center with bruises on her face. Her husband had abused her and their two-year-old son the night before. Mr. and Mrs. Ming were married for two years and the domestic violence was never reported because she was too scared. When she tried to make a 911 call, he pulled the telephone cord out of the wall and threatened to beat her again if she called the police. She sobbed in our office as she described her husband's treatment towards her and her son. The APA social worker immediately sent her to the emergency room for treatment and a home visitor went with her.

Returning home, she discovered her husband had left and taken their child. APA contacted the District Attorney's office, filed a report with Child Protective Service and worked diligently until the child was located. She and her child moved to a women's shelter until things settle down. Mrs. Ming got a divorce and child custody. Our home visitor assisted with her multiple needs, including translation services during legal procedures, child care referrals, and of course, emotional support and guidance.

Now Mrs. Ming is working and living in an affordable housing unit with her teenage son. She occasionally calls our API Hotline for support and volunteers at APA events when she finds time.
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APA Family Support Services
10 Nottingham Place
​San Francisco, CA 94133

P: (415) 617-0061
​F: (415) 291-9101
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