Hezekiah, 0 month old | 13 DAYS WAITING

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Central Missouri Foster Care & Adoption Association

Hezekiah has already proven to be a little fighter! He faced some tough challenges right from the start, being born to a mother who struggled with addiction. This meant he had to deal with withdrawal and its effects, but despite everything, Hezekiah is a beautiful and strong boy. Now, he's living in a loving foster home where he's not alone. He's been placed with his big brother, who takes great care of him. Surrounded by love and support, Hezekiah is doing well in this safe and nurturing environment. His foster family is dedicated to giving him all the love, safety, and stability he needs as he grows.

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.