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BIRTHDAY WISH

A new camera for James who is fascinated and finds peace in photography

Posted Apr 10, 2018
A camera and lessons were ordered for James over a year ago but the department has never found the funding for it. When he realized that his family didn't want him he began to shut down, was doing poorly in school and had suicidal ideation. However, when he goes about with his CASA for one of their photo shoots he is talkative and happy. He is very motivated to continue to learn and his CASA thinks his very own camera for his birthday would be the gift he has been waiting for. The CASA was diagnosed with ALS last year and at some point she will no longer be able to drive or walk and is already having difficulty with her speech. She is uncertain how long she will be able to continue on James' case and hopes they can continue their photo shoots and hopes the day she won't be able to do so is in the far away future. The CASA has done lots of research for the right camera for the most appropriate skill level and type of photos James likes to take.

James is 20 years old and lives in CA

James was removed from his parents when he was one year old. He was in foster care for three years but went into a family member's home until he was 12. In the past 15 months, James has been in three different placements including another relative and now is in a group home. It became clear on the outings with the CASA that James was fascinated with photography and she gave him informal lessons using her camera and shared some of his pictures with the Judge. The judge ordered lessons and a camera for him but a year later it has never been fulfilled.

The Wish Story

Voices for Children - San Diego, CA requests this wish for James.

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*OSW Benefactor grants the wish for James! Thanks *OSW Benefactor.

One Simple Wish sends the gift to the Voices for Children - San Diego, CA for James.

Sabrina sent an update on the wish for James.

"Voices for Children received James' camera bundle and there were tears all around. His CASA is arranging a visit to take his gift to him but we wanted the very generous donor to know that this is truly a wish come true for James and his CASA. Sabrina Goosby, Voices for Children"

James receives the wish from Voices for Children - San Diego

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