Employed as a homemaker/health aide & respite care worker for eleven and a half years before becoming self-employed. Services rendered include general housecleaning, window washing, laundry help, changing linens, organizing closets & cabinets and respite services to the families of elderly & disabled individuals. In recognition of her outstanding dedication while employed at Norfolk-Bristol Homemaker Services, Marianne received an official citation from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts State Senate on October 18, 1988. She also successfully completed new foster parenting training sponsored by Community Care Specialized Foster Care Program on April 9, 2001.