Help Misty & Matt Secure a Loving Home for a Special Child

Dear Friends and Family,

My name is Misty, and I am reaching out today with a heartfelt plea for support. My husband, Matt, and I have recently welcomed a young child into our home who has special needs. She is a beautiful girl with cerebral palsy, autism, and scoliosis, and we are committed to providing her with the love and care she deserves.

Unfortunately, we have discovered that she has never received any type of therapy or medical or dental attention, and she has never been enrolled in school or taken out in public. It's heartbreaking to think about the challenges she has faced, and our hearts are set on changing her life for the better.

We are grateful to share that her biological parents recognize their limitations and are willing to surrender their parental rights to us to ensure she has a better future. However, despite our best efforts, we have found that the Department of Social Services (DSS) has not been able to provide the assistance we need. We feel stuck, hitting a wall at every turn.

In order to move forward and secure legal guardianship for this precious child, we are seeking to hire a lawyer who can help guide us through this process. We believe that with the right legal support, we can ensure she receives the medical care and educational opportunities she needs to flourish.

If you can find it in your heart to donate, no matter the amount, it would mean the world to us and, more importantly, to this child who has already stolen our hearts. Your generosity will help us provide her with the stability and support she so desperately needs.

***Everyone is asking about custody, and it may seem like the quickest option. However, in our case, this child is not biologically related to us. When asked if this child receives SSI, the answer is no. The child is almost 8 years old has never been set up for SSI, and we are unable to set the child up for anything until we obtain legal rights to this child . The Medicaid system does not count the child in our home because we did not claim the child on our taxes last year or have adopted the child . We cannot receive assistance for this child as part of our household until a legal adoption has been completed, as required by Medicaid.

When we first received the news, my husband and I, without hesitation, agreed to do what our hearts desire and raise this child and make this lifelong commitment as we already have in our hearts. However, legally, we can only do so much until we get the legal help we need. The child is being fed, bathed, and taken care of, but is still being medically and educationally neglected in my eyes. Matt and I have taken all the correct steps we know to take, but it's frustrating at this point. Her parents are in agreement that this is the best option for the child, and we are all in agreement, but we are facing legal roadblocks that prevent us from fully caring for her needs.

If you can find it in your heart to donate, no matter the amount, it would mean the world to us and, more importantly, to this child who has already stolen our hearts. Your generosity will help us provide her with the stability and support she so desperately needs.

Thank you for considering our request. Your kindness and support would make a significant difference in our journey to provide this child with a loving and secure home.

Sincerely,

With gratitude,

Misty and Matt