The oldest child is just 7 years old.
Maria’s daughter cared for five kids until a car accident changed everything. Now they are with their kind-hearted grandmother. With the sudden addition to her life, Maria doesn’t know how she’s going to make ends meet.
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*The photo and name have been changed to protect the North Texan’s identity.