Sisters Reunited: Julia’s path to stability

Julia was only 16 years old when she came to Family Court on her own. Her mother’s illness had left her without stable housing or care. She asked the court to appoint her older sister, who lived in Alabama, as her legal guardian. No one in New York City was able to care for Julia, who had significant educational challenges and, due to her mother’s illness, did not have stable housing. She was sleeping on friend’s couches. Her attorney filed the necessary motions and clearances, and worked with Julia’s sister, in order to ensure that the Guardianship order was granted. Julia relocated to Alabama, where she was able to complete a GED program soon started a cosmetology program at the community college.