Maddie and her two younger siblings' mother passed away, and they were removed from the care of their father due to significant physical abuse. Unfortunately, Maddie and her siblings were placed in three separate foster homes which are geographically far, which makes visitation infrequent and difficult. Maddie loves writing, especially poetry, and longs for the days she can see her siblings more regularly. Maddie also loves animals, and greatly misses her family dog, whom she has not seen since her removal from her father's home.