Client Spotlight:  Sasha Gets a Baby Girl.
(As told to MVLP's staff)

Sasha Carter* loves children and has a house full – four of her own and two of her sister’s – who mostly like to stay with their cousins since their mother works night shifts at the poultry plant.  Sasha’s life is full, and she’s quick to tell you she is blessed.  The only thing missing from her life is a little girl – the six children growing up in her house are all rough-and-tumble boys! Living in a small, rural town, Sasha is aware of the events and circumstances that transpire outside her front door. 

One life whose path she recently crossed is a mentally unstable young woman who is prone to addictions and is, more often than not, homeless. When the young woman was rumored to be pregnant, Sasha knew it was time to step forward with her own brand of caring and intervention.  She made the young woman her special project and did all she could to help – securing food, shelter and regular medical treatment. 

With Sasha’s help, the woman’s body and mind responded and soon she gave birth to a healthy baby girl. But, after the delivery, the young woman was confronted with two important concerns:  she knew she could not give her baby the life she wanted her to have, and she could not turn to the little girl’s father for help.  As her despair grew, she turned to Sasha for advice.  In her mind, Sasha debated what should be done – but knew all along that her mind was made up.  She offered to adopt the baby girl, and the child’s mother gratefully agreed. 

Sasha searched for the legal help she needed for the adoption until she found MVLP.  For MVLP’s assistance, she qualified in every regard.  Today, Sasha’s life really is complete; she has a little girl to help her keep the six boys in line.  She also reports she has a new “big” boy – since she now includes the MVLP attorney who helped her and her happy family. 

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*The name of the client has been changed to protect her privacy.  

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