Hi, my name is Alanis, a 19 y/o new mom trying everything to keep and support my family. Right now, my baby’s father is facing a legal situation that could separate him from his son for up to half a year. He loves his child deeply and wants nothing more than to be there for all the firsts — the smiles, the steps, the late nights, and early mornings. But without proper legal help, we may lose that precious time together. We’re asking for help to afford a lawyer who can represent him fairly and give us a chance to stay together as a family during this critical time in our baby’s life.

Every little bit helps — even sharing this means the world to us. Thank you for reading, and for believing that young families like ours deserve a chance to grow together.

With much love and hope,

the Valdez family