NJ-2025-0077: FAMILY BACKGROUND: 37-year-old mother of two facing financial hardship while caring for a child newly diagnosed with autism and severe separation anxiety.

FAMILY BACKGROUND: 37-year-old mother of two facing financial hardship while caring for a child newly diagnosed with autism, severe separation anxiety, and sensory challenges. She has been unable to work while attending appointments and supporting her daughter through recent medical and behavioral changes. As bills continue to accumulate, she finds herself choosing between maintaining stable housing and providing a meaningful Christmas for her children. Both children excel academically and remain resilient despite the instability at home, but outgrowing clothing and limited income have made even basic needs difficult to meet. She hopes for support this holiday season so her children can experience joy and wake up to gifts under the tree after an overwhelming year.

CITY: Burlington
COUNTY: Burlington County
HOUSEHOLD SIZE: 7

HEAD OF HOUSEHOLD:
Age: 37
Sex: Female
Clothing Size: Women 14
Shoe Size: Women’s 6
Wishlist: Winter coat (Women L), pajamas (L), slippers (Women 7), and clothing essentials

CHILD #1:
Age: 3
Sex: Female
Clothing Size: Toddler 4T
Shoe Size: Little Kid - 10.5
Wishlist: Baby dolls, Care Bears, sensory items, Bluey toys, clothes

CHILD #2:
Age: 9
Sex: Female
Clothing Size: Girls 12
Shoe Size: 3
Wishlist: Skincare, clothes, nail items, SHEIN/Sephora/Target gift cards, and kids’ size 3 shoes.

CHILD #3:
Age: 14
Sex: Male
Clothing Size: Men 30
Shoe Size: Men 8.5
Wishlist: Clothes (men’s small) plus gift cards for Dick’s Sporting Goods, Amazon, PlayStation, and Nike.

CHILD #4:
Age: 16
Sex: Male
Clothing Size: Men 30
Shoe Size: Men 9
Wishlist: Clothes (men’s small) plus gift cards for Dick’s Sporting Goods, Amazon, PlayStation, and Nike.

CHILD #5:
Age: 18
Sex: Male
Clothing Size: Men 34
Shoe Size: Men 12
Wishlist: Clothes (men’s medium), Dick’s Sporting Goods and Amazon gift cards, and drawing supplies for a high-school senior.