My name is Erin, and I recently took custody of three wonderful kids—Rylen, Sammy, and Delilah—after their mother struggled with addiction and their living situation became unsafe. It was a big decision, but I knew it was the right thing to do to give them a safe and loving home.

Rylen is 6 and will be starting 1st grade soon. He loves Minecraft and playing outside. Sammy is 4, shows signs of autism, and will be seeing a behavioral specialist in the coming weeks. He’s happiest when he’s digging in the dirt or watching Blippi and playing with dinosaurs. Delilah is 2, and she adores Bluey, playing outside, and bath time is her favorite part of the day.

Taking in three kids so suddenly has been a challenge, and I’m reaching out for help with the basics—clothes, food, gas, and a little extra to cover bills as we adjust. These kids deserve the world and any support will help them get that. Thank you for reading and for any help you can give.