Olivia, 10 years old, MO

Olivia and her two half-siblings have been in care since 2021 due to severe domestic violence. Being the oldest, she has always felt the need to protect her younger siblings. When they were brought into care, Olivia was placed with her paternal grandparents, but her siblings were unable to stay with them, so they were separated but still visited often. Unfortunately, things did not work out in Olivia's kinship placement but she has found a safe home with a caring family. Throughout the case, Olivia stayed positive and always honest about what was going on and what she was feeling. Olivia has been very open and honest with her placement providers, school officials, counselors, and anyone who would listen. She just wanted to feel safe and wanted her mom and siblings to be safe.

Wishes submitted by:

MO DSS Children's Division - Jefferson County