Hello, my name is Andrew, and I am raising funds to help my 16 month old son Anderson. He is in danger in his current living situation. In order for him to be safe and thrive, I need to raise money to retain a lawyer in order to help me gain custody. If I do not take action my son will be left in the care of a negligent parent. Since his birth, my son’s medical needs have not been handled by his mother. There are health concerns for our son that need to be addressed. Up until now, she has left me out of decisions and doctor’s appointments. At a recent doctor’s appointment that I was able to take my son to, I requested medical records and found out that she is withholding information from me about previous doctors' visits and is lying to the doctors about what care and treatment I want for our son. 

Anderson’s doctor has expressed concern for his growth and well-being in his current living situation. While in the care of his mother my son, completely unprovoked, was bitten on the head by her Doberman Pinscher while at her home. Until I arrived, nothing had been done to tend to his injuries. There were eight puncture wounds on his face and skull, as well as bruises and a black eye. Only due to my insistence, our son was taken to the hospital to be checked and tended to. After this incident, my son’s mother made a promise that the dog would be removed from the home but almost 3 months later the dog is still living there.

There is a history of mental illness in my son’s mother’s family and I see signs of the same in her, such as being irrational, despondent, and an inability to cope with daily happenings. Her state of mind is having a great effect on our son. The home and life she provides is emotionally unstable. In addition, the home is unsafe. It is infested with fleas. While in the home, my son gets multiple flea bites daily that swell up. As mentioned, the dog is still in the home. There are roommates living in the home that engage in behaviors that are not safe physically and emotionally for my son. 

 It is not my intention to keep Anderson from his mother. It is solely to keep him safe and ensure he is properly developing. I have every intention of them having a relationship and time together in a safe manner. My son is the most important person in my life! I know that I MUST do something as soon as possible. To do nothing is a regret I would have for the rest of my life and my son would pay the price more than he already has. I am doing what is best for Anderson and doing my best to be the dad he needs right now. Thank you for taking the time to read this. This is just an overview of my situation. 

All the money raised will go toward helping me receive legal and physical custody of my son by attaining the attorney that I need to go forward. If any money remains after the case, I will put it in a savings for Anderson's medical bills. Please help me help my son. I am humbled and appreciative of any support I receive. Thank you!