Ismael, 8 years old, FL

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Ismael has experienced significant changes in his life and is grateful to have found safety, stability, and care with his grandmother and brothers. His grandmother continues to work hard to provide a loving home where the boys can grow, heal, and enjoy the simple moments of being kids. Like many children his age, Ismael enjoys playing football in a local youth league, where he can have fun, build friendships, stay active, and be part of a team. His grandmother continues to do everything she can to give him and his brothers a sense of normalcy while working toward providing them with a permanent, loving home through adoption.

For nearly a year, Ismael's grandmother has cared for the boys without receiving financial assistance to help support their needs, causing the family to face significant financial hardships. Despite these challenges, she remains deeply committed to giving her grandchildren a stable and loving home as she works toward providing them with permanency through adoption. Providing assistance for groceries would help ease some of this financial burden, ensuring she can continue providing nutritious meals and everyday essentials for Ismael and his brothers while reminding the family that their community is standing beside them.