My name is Curt, and I’ve recently become the temporary guardian of a 13-year-old girl. What began as a short stay has now turned into a few months, and it’s uncertain when she’ll be able to return home. During this time, I’ve had to reduce my work hours from over 40 a week to about 25 due to childcare costs and specific guidelines in place. I’ll be receiving $300 per month in assistance starting the 15th of next month, but so far, I’ve been covering all expenses out of pocket. My savings are nearly gone, and I’m doing everything I can to make sure she remains happy, healthy, and cared for. I have no regrets about stepping up for her, but I could really use some help right now. Any support would go directly toward her needs, and I would be deeply grateful.