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Loving aunt agreed to care for her three nieces ages 13, 11 and 8. Aunt does not have temporary or legal custody. This was an agreement between bio-mom and aunt. Aunt is struggling financially. She is just over income for programs to help financially. The children are in need of clothing as they are growing consistently. Aunt is also two months behind on her car payment with another payment due at the end of June 2025. Aunt needs transportation for doctor appointments and to get the girls back and forth to school. Aunt does not receive any type of financial assistance for caring for the girls. Aunt feels that this arrangement will be long term and is thinking of filing for custody however has not had the funds to do so to date.