Hi, my name is Nina, and I’m organizing this fundraiser for my friend Jasmine. Jasmine is a teacher many families in our community know and trust, and she is also the mother of a seven-month-old baby boy. She is currently on sabbatical and navigating a custody process at a time when caring for an infant leaves very little room for error. Anyone who has been close to a custody case knows this reality: the system is complex, moves quickly, and access to consistent legal representation often shapes outcomes in ways that have nothing to do with love, care, or parenting ability. Jasmine is responsible, capable, and deeply focused on her son’s well-being. What she needs right now is support with time-sensitive legal costs so that money does not influence a decision that directly affects her child. This fundraiser is not about sharing private details. It is about acknowledging a moment in the maternity journey, when caring for an infant and reduced income collide with unexpected legal costs, and having help at the right time can make a real difference. If you’re able to contribute or share, thank you. Helping ensure that a mother can stand on equal footing during this moment is a meaningful act of care for both her and her child.