Michael, 13 years old

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Michael has a developmental delay and was diagnosed with nonverbal autism. His mother passed away from cancer, and he briefly lived with his father. However, his father was unable to meet Michael's needs, so Michael entered the care and custody of the Division. Currently, he is working closely with his resource family and other family members to secure a residential setting that will be most appropriate for his needs. Michael enjoys playing on his tablet, which often helps keep him calm when he feels upset or angry.

Michael needs a new tablet because he relies on his device to help calm himself when he's upset or angry. His current tablet is nearing the end of its life, so getting a new one would be ideal for him. Having a backup tablet is essential to ensure he always has a functioning device available to meet his needs at home. This new tablet will provide the necessary tools for the resource parent to assist in caring for Michael until a residential program is located for him.