Evengeline, 7 years old, CA

Evangeline was removed from her mother's care in 2021 due to her mother's substance abuse issues. In 2024, they had a brief reunion, but Evangeline was heartbroken when the placement failed because her mother relapsed. Although Evangeline has a caring foster family, she desperately wants to live with her mother and loves her more than anything in the world. Since the unsuccessful reunification attempt, Evangeline has been struggling with focus and learning at school. Her teachers note that while she is a great friend to her peers, she often seems distant, withdrawn, and perpetually sad. Evangeline enjoys playing games, with her favorites being "Stack the Countries" online and Monopoly.

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Voices for Children - San Diego