Hezekiah, 11 months old, MO

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Hezekiah is a sweet boy in foster care with his older brother. He loves to pet the family dogs and giggles endlessly when his big brother dances for him. Despite facing developmental delays, Hezekiah works hard in physical and occupational therapy to build his strength and skills so he can catch up with his peers. His determination and bright spirit shine through in everything he does.

Hezekiah has recently joined his new foster home, bringing both unique challenges and incredible potential. As a medically fragile baby going through withdrawal, he has specific needs that must be addressed. His healthcare team recommended a particular swing that they had been using with him prior to his placement in the foster home. This swing has motions that mimic the soothing actions of his caregivers, which is important for times when they cannot pick him up immediately when he is uncomfortable. One of the main reasons for requesting this specific swing is to ensure consistency between his home environment and the healthcare facility. The team knows what has worked for him in the past, and since he cannot bring the equipment from the hospital, this swing is essential for his care. The caseworker emphasized the importance of this request to help prevent any disruption in Hezekiah's progress. By providing him with the swing used at the hospital, they believe it will serve as a stability tool, helping him continue to move in the right direction.