NJ-2026-0035: Single mother and full-time caregiver to her nonverbal son with autism, celebrating a first Christmas in their new apartment

FAMILY BACKGROUND:
A special-needs single mother in Irvington has been her son's full-time caregiver ever since he was diagnosed with autism; he is nonverbal. She is raising him, now 6, and his 3-year-old sister on her own, and she has always struggled to provide for them. This year, the family is grateful to be celebrating their first Christmas in their new apartment, and she would love for her children to be chosen and blessed this season.

CITY: Irvington, NJ 07111
STATE: New Jersey
COUNTY: ESSEX
HOUSEHOLD SIZE: 3
HEALTH CONDITIONS IN HOUSEHOLD: Autism; developmental or learning disability, including ADHD
HOW THE FAMILY CAN RECEIVE GIFTS: No preference

HEAD OF HOUSEHOLD:
Age: 27
Sex: Female
Clothing Size: Women's 3X
Shoe Size: Women's 10
Wishlist: Hygiene products, home products, a small set of drawers, kitchenware

CHILD #1:
Age: 6
Sex: Male
Clothing Size: Kids 12
Shoe Size: Youth 4
Wishlist: Hot Wheels, monster trucks, sensory toys (his favorite color is blue)

CHILD #2:
Age: 3
Sex: Female
Clothing Size: Toddler 5T
Shoe Size: Kids 11
Wishlist: Reading and coloring books, Baby Alive doll, sensory toys (her favorite color is pink)