Danica is the oldest of four sisters who were removed from their mother's care in 2011. Their mother was found smuggling fentanyl while crossing the US-Mexico border and was subsequently incarcerated after receiving a federal sentence. Initially, Danica and her three younger sisters were placed together in a foster home, but they were eventually separated, with the two youngest sisters being adopted out of state. This left Danica and her sister Lola devastated as they completely lost contact with their younger siblings. However, they remain each other's primary support system. Danica has graduated from cosmetology school and has become a busy and sought-after hairstylist.