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This request is being submitted by a Lead Social Worker with Child Welfare Services. This request is for a mother who has a history of domestic violence with the father. During the challenges of being a victim of domestic violence, the mother was working to provide for herself and the children. The mother lost her employment when she could no longer work due to approaching delivery and eventually giving birth. The mother took action steps to physically separate herself from the father to protect herself and the children and also initiated legal action to gain full custody of the child(ren) prior to Agency involvement. This request is for financial assistance for legal fees to help the mother receive legal assistance to add her new born baby to the existing custody documentation in family court. (Please note, this mother was involved in Family Law court prior to the Agency's involvement and she is not in an open case with the Agency but in an open referral.)