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A 17-year-old female was recently placed with her 22-year-old sister. Both young ladies have been in the child welfare system for many years, and the older sister has successfully completed the Collaborative Care program. She now works full-time, has her own home, and is raising her own young child.
Placement is happy to have her sister in her home and has been proactive with ensuring her sister is getting all the services and assistance she needs as she begins transitioning into adulthood. However, her own income is limited, and she is unable to purchase a bed needed for her sister. Having a bed would ensure that the younger sister has a safe and appropriate sleeping area, enabling her to stay in placement with her sister. The younger sister (ward) also struggles with bed wetting, which is being addressed medically and therapeutically. Mattress covers and bedding are also needed.