NJ-2026-0094: Caregiver raising a baby boy with liver disease who is on the transplant list

FAMILY BACKGROUND:
A caregiver in Keansburg is raising a 23-month-old baby boy who has liver disease and is on the transplant list. He has been through so much since birth. Because of his care, she can no longer work the way she used to. She works part time and receives SSI, but most of the money goes to bills and child care, and she often has to choose between paying rent and buying food or medicine. She also needs help with food, the electric bill and gas for her car. Any help this Christmas would mean so much to this little boy and the woman fighting for him.

CITY: Keansburg, NJ 07734
STATE: New Jersey
COUNTY: MONMOUTH
HOUSEHOLD SIZE: 2
HEALTH CONDITIONS IN HOUSEHOLD: Digestive or liver disorder (liver disease, awaiting a transplant)
HOW THE FAMILY CAN RECEIVE GIFTS: No preference

HEAD OF HOUSEHOLD:
Age: 50
Sex: Female
Clothing Size: Women's XL
Shoe Size: Women's 9
Wishlist: New bath towels, pots and pans, a new Swiffer, ShopRite or Walmart gift cards for food

CHILD #1:
Age: 23 months
Sex: Male
Clothing Size: Toddler 3T
Shoe Size: Toddler 5
Wishlist: Power Wheels ride-on or bike, Huggies diapers size 5, unscented wipes, Baby Magic lotion (pink or purple), Aveeno baby wash and shampoo, balls, bubbles, a gift card for his special formula, coat size 3T, socks, T-shirts