Darline Mabins drops the kids off at school each morning

July 7, 2012 | 6:00 a.m. CDT

Naomi clutches onto Darline Mabins as they walk toward the kitchen in the early morning quiet. Each morning, Darline drops off the children at school on her way to Guaranty Bank where she works as a manager.

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