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This request is to pay for vehicle registration renewal for a mother receiving family reunification services for her six-year-old daughter. The registration renewal is due at the end of March. The mother entered inpatient at the beginning of the dependency case, graduated from the program, and began an outpatient program. She is enrolled in Dependency Drug Court and attends several AA meetings weekly. The mother works as a food delivery driver, requiring an up-to-date vehicle registration. At her most recent review hearing, the court authorized a trial home visit to begin sometime in the next six months. The mother began once a week over night visits and was approved to provide transportation to and from these overnight visits.
This request would help the mother continue participating in her substance recovery and be able to work. It would also allow her to continue providing transportation to and from overnight visits. Furthermore, it would create potential for the mother to begin transporting her daughter to and from school, medical appointments, and social events. The mother is on a good track for family reunification and this would increase the potential for reunification.