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I have a young man on my caseload who will be 11 years old next week. We are supporting him spending his birthday with his mom, stepdad, stepbrother and two sisters. This young boy did not spend his birthday with his family last year and we want to do something special for him. Mom has done a lot of work to complete the tasks that were required of her. She is employed and has been working hard to save money to move into a home that will support her son reunifying with her. I am requesting financial assistance for this young boy's birthday. He wants to spend his birthday at McDonalds with his family and we were hoping to cover the cost of the meals of his family, so that it would not put additional financial stress on Mom. Mom is going to make him a homemade cake and is very happy to keep that tradition for him. I am requesting we make this young boy's birthday special and as stress free for the family. Thank you in advance.