NJ-2026-0054: Single mother on disability raising a son and daughter after displacement and ongoing health issues

FAMILY BACKGROUND:
A single mother is raising her two children, a 14-year-old son and a 6-year-old daughter, in Newton. Over the past few years the family has been through hard changes, including the heavy stress of being displaced and ongoing health issues, and it has been a difficult adjustment for all of them. Her only income is disability. She does her best to cover the necessities, but at times she has to choose between paying rent and buying food or medicine, and there is no room left for gifts or for celebrating the holidays the way she wishes they could. Through everything, her children have been so strong. Seeing them happy and carefree on Christmas morning would mean the world to her.

CITY: Newton, NJ 07860
STATE: New Jersey
COUNTY: SUSSEX
HOUSEHOLD SIZE: 3
HEALTH CONDITIONS IN HOUSEHOLD: Diabetes; Immune system or autoimmune disorder; Bone, joint or muscle condition; Mental health condition (depression, anxiety); Crohn's disease; Skin disorder
HOW THE FAMILY CAN RECEIVE GIFTS: US Postal Service; FedEx; UPS; Delivered by Santa Claus

HEAD OF HOUSEHOLD:
Age: 36
Sex: Female
Clothing Size: Women's XL
Shoe Size: Women's 10.5
Wishlist: Queen bed set, pots, utensil set, knife set, coat, hat, gloves, clothes, gift cards (favorite color: red)

CHILD #1:
Age: 14
Sex: Male
Clothing Size: Men's L
Shoe Size: Men's 12.5
Wishlist: Queen-size bed, bedding, large TV, desk, winter boots, gloves, basketball shorts, clothes, socks, gift cards (favorite color: green)

CHILD #2:
Age: 6
Sex: Female
Clothing Size: Kids 8
Shoe Size: Youth 1.5
Wishlist: Anything girly in pink or blue, dolls, purse, bracelet maker, games, computer, winter boots, coat, gloves, gift cards