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I have a child that has been very excited to join band next school year. She will be going into 6th grade and was unable to participate in Elementary school. She is really wanting to play the trombone. Placement has been unable to find a trombone for her, and the rental program is out of their budget. This child has been completing choirs to save money and has asked if there is any way we could help her get the instrument. This child has struggled a lot in school in the past. She had not attended school and did not know how to read prior to coming into care in 2023. This school year, she has worked extremely hard and is almost caught up to her grade level in every subject. She used to dread going to school due to being behind. Now, she is dreading her last day of school and has been trying to find any way to get more involved. Band is something this child has been looking forward to, and will help further her sense of belonging.