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Youth male is requesting an electric guitar to promote the acquisition of coping skills to support his diagnoses of ADHD and PTSD. The youth is currently in the process of being adopted by his Paternal Uncle who has helped to stabilize the youth. The family is low income and the Paternal Uncle is the sole care provide for the child. Prior to placement in his uncle’s home, the youth transitioned to 9 prior foster homes. The youth has extensive trauma and has previously been prescribed medication to support behavior management. The youth has never met his mother and has been in foster care the duration of his young life. The youth was beginning to stablish a bond with his biological father who unexpectedly passed away in prison in 2023. The youth continues to struggle with emotional dysregulation and appropriate conflict resolution which often results in verbal and physical altercations at school and verbal disputes at home. DCFS continues to strongly encourage ongoing participation in therapy, however; the youth is in the rapport building stage. This assistance will help support the family during their time of financial needs and simultaneously facilitate the youth having a positive outlet to support emotional regulation. DCFS has assisted the family by providing assistance with clothes, electronics and additional referrals. The total price breakdown is reflected for different electric guitars excluding sales tax as follows: ($58.99 $64.99, $74.99 and $89.99)