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In 1989, the Yurceks sixth child, Becca was born with a rare genetic disorder, and while she struggled to survive, her family tumbled into poverty due to medical bills and expenses. This is the story of their difficult journey out of poverty and the help they received along the way. In 1997, they adopted and reunited five siblings separated in foster care. And for their new children, they fought for resources in mental health and child welfare. The author describes the battles to change broken systems, to get the care her children needed. Noonan syndrome, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders, Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, Reactive Attachment Disorder. | |