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From information gathered during the intake process, Clarita described her family of origin as very close knit, held together by both cultural and religious values. She was raised to be proud of her Latinx heritage, her language, and her culture’s traditions. She has three younger brothers and one younger sister, all of whom looked to her for advice and support. Education was emphasized in her home, and her academic success was the center of much family pride. She was touted as a model to her siblings and was expected to perform in an exemplary way not only in school but also in other aspects of her life.

Clarita’s parents were self-educated and operated a small business near their home. Because the business demanded a large time commitment from both parents, Clarita often found herself, during adolescence, taking care of both the house and her younger siblings. Most of the family activities centered around their local parish and the activities generated in the community. Clarita’s social life was very much tied to her immediate family and contacts she made at either the Catholic school or the church youth groups. She was encouraged to bring her friends to her home and to date young men within the community. Cultural pride, religion, and the parameters of the local community had an impact on much of her formative development.