NJ-2026-0046: Single mother of four, including a child with Level 3 non-verbal autism, working and studying to become a nurse

FAMILY BACKGROUND:
A single mother is raising her four children, an 8-year-old daughter, a 7-year-old daughter, a 5-year-old son and a 4-year-old daughter, in Madison, as their only parent. One of her children has Level 3 non-verbal autism. She is working while going to school in the hope of becoming a nurse one day, so that she can provide for her children in ways she can't right now. There are times she has to choose between paying rent and buying food or medicine. Her children are her whole world, and everything she does is for them. The family has sacrificed so much, and it has not been easy for her to be everything in her household, but her children are her drive. A sponsor's help this season would mean so much to her family.

CITY: Madison, NJ 07940
STATE: New Jersey
COUNTY: MORRIS
HOUSEHOLD SIZE: 5
HEALTH CONDITIONS IN HOUSEHOLD: Autism; Intellectual disability; Neurological condition, including stroke, multiple sclerosis, essential tremor, epilepsy or seizure disorder; Mental health condition, including depression, anxiety, PTSD or bipolar disorder; Developmental or learning disability, including ADHD
HOW THE FAMILY CAN RECEIVE GIFTS: No preference

HEAD OF HOUSEHOLD:
Age: 28
Sex: Female
Clothing Size: Women's L
Shoe Size: Women's 8.5
Wishlist: School supplies for nursing school (pencils, notebooks), queen size sheets, iPhone 13 case, sneakers, socks, cotton underwear, gift cards (for clothes, Dunkin' or any store)

CHILD #1:
Age: 8
Sex: Female
Clothing Size: Kids 12
Shoe Size: Youth 4
Wishlist: Clothing and pajamas (size 12-14), sneakers (youth 4), hair ties and clips, body mists (fruity or vanilla/coconut), hair detangler spray, coloring set (no paint or glitter), gift cards for anything (even Chuck E. Cheese)

CHILD #2:
Age: 7
Sex: Female
Clothing Size: Kids 10
Shoe Size: Youth 1.5
Wishlist: Clothes and pajamas (size 8-10), sneakers (youth 1.5-2), curly hair products, diapers (L-XL), autism-friendly gifts, gift cards for anything (even Chuck E. Cheese)

CHILD #3:
Age: 5
Sex: Male
Clothing Size: Kids 7
Shoe Size: Youth 1
Wishlist: Clothing and pajamas (size 7-8), sneakers (K13-Y1), boy cologne or body mists, sports tees and hats (Yankees, FC Barcelona, Real Madrid, or anything Lamine Yamal, Marc Cucurella, Neymar or Messi), Hot Wheels, gift cards for anything (even Chuck E. Cheese)

CHILD #4:
Age: 4
Sex: Female
Clothing Size: Toddler 5T
Shoe Size: Toddler 10
Wishlist: Clothes and pajamas (size 5), sneakers (K10-11), hair clips and ties, "Demon City Hunters" themed toys and clothing, dress-up clothes, gift cards for anything (even Chuck E. Cheese)