NJ-2025-0107: FAMILY BACKGROUND: A 44-year-old parent supporting a multigenerational household through a year marked by major transitions, financial strain, and emotional challenges.

FAMILY BACKGROUND:
A 44-year-old parent supporting a multigenerational household through a year marked by major transitions, financial strain, and emotional challenges. The family includes a partner, a 12-year-old daughter, an 11-year-old niece, and the head of household’s elderly parents, who recently immigrated with only a few belongings and are unable to work due to age and pending residency paperwork. The partner, formerly an obstetrician and now a firefighter, works transporting patients with mental health needs since language barriers prevent him from practicing his former profession.
This year, the family was forced to move, and the daughter has struggled with anxiety and depression while adjusting to a new environment. She continues to excel academically, participates in music, and is known for her kindness. The niece is staying with the family while her mother undergoes treatment for severe depression, and she enjoys music, art, and gymnastics. After the head of household’s employer closed, the family fell behind on bills, and the recent arrival of the grandparents increased expenses. Despite every challenge, they remain faith-centered, grateful, and hopeful for support to bring peace and joy during the holiday season.

CITY: Pequannock Township
COUNTY: Morris County
HOUSEHOLD SIZE: 6

HEAD OF HOUSEHOLD:
Age: 44
Sex: Male
Clothing Size: Men’s 34
Shoe Size: Men’s 10
Wishlist: Adult bicycle, heated neck and back massage cushion, massage gun, gift card

CHILD #1:
Age: 12
Sex: Female
Clothing Size: Teen 7
Shoe Size: Big Kid 7
Wishlist: 26-inch bike, digital camera with printer, student microscope, gift card

CHILD #2:
Age: 11
Sex: Female
Clothing Size: Girls 16
Shoe Size: Women’s 7.5
Wishlist: Apple Watch, printer, Hermione costume, gift card