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A blended family that has limited income was referred to us through the Family First program, which is designed to prevent the need for children coming into foster care. The worker is looking for connections within the community to help the teens pursue activities and skills they're interested in. FIRST was able to provide an acoustic guitar and a membership to the local zoo, but there are still many other things that would be beneficial to the teens listed here:
--Male youth aged 18 is a music artist, he has music written and working on a YouTube channel. He is interested in being able to record and edit his own music --Female youth aged 15 is an artist, she can draw very well, is interested in art supplies, paint , canvas, easel etc. --Twin male youth ages 16 have an eye for photography. They take photos with cell phones but would greatly benefit from actual cameras that are geared for taking the captures that these boys have taken of nature, animals etc.
If you are interested in helping to purchase any of these items or have connections to those with these skills, any help is greatly appreciated! Opportunities to pursue interests like these will be very beneficial to the teens overall well-being and to their family as a whole.