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Our granddaughter Katie came to live with us just over 2 years ago.
Prior to her coming, she had been bounced around from house to house, and with a number of different people. Katie was also extremely below grade level academically and had intense fears. We have worked diligently to provide a safe, stable, fun, productive, learning environment for her. Recently we began the process to obtain legal guardianship of her at the request of her mother and herself. We also wanted to address her fears that she would be ripped away from a home she came to call her own, and where she feels happy and safe.
A few of the positive indicators during her time with us are:
- Consistency in routine
- Advancement from a preschool reading/comprehension level to 2nd grade
- Significant improvement in math and other academic subjects
- Has a room to call her own with a bed
- Regular appointments with a counselor/therapist to help with fears, needs
- Developed a large support group
- Has mentors, (Big Brother Sister Program)
- Has been enrolled in gymnastics
- Has overcome fear of water and learned to swim confidently
- Has extended day school with tutoring to help her continue to progress academically
- Large network of friends
- Spiritual needs are being met
- Knows that she is loved, safe, and taken care of
Because Katie has been with us for more than 2 years, we thought this process would go smoothly
Unfortunately, one of Katie' s relatives who have not been consistent or positive in her life are fighting us to take her away by contesting this. Katie has begged us to keep her here, and not let anyone make her leave. She even asked to go to court and talk to the judge so he would know what she wants, which she did.
You can help us
Despite being grandparents and living on a fixed income, we have been able to provide for the needs and basic wants of Katie. However, the legal fees are more than we can afford. We are reaching out to others to help us raise the $5000 needed for these costs to help keep this thriving young girl in the safe and loving home where she wants to stay.
Thank you for your support
And for blessing the life of this wonderful young child!
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