Marcie watched helplessly as her son, Caden, missed almost an entire year of school. Repeated suspensions for behaviors related to his ADHD meant he attended only 13 days of seventh grade. With no assignments sent home, he kept falling further behind.
As a single mom, Marcie was exhausted and overwhelmed. She just wanted her son to have a fair shot, but she didn’t have the time or resources to fight the system on her own.
That’s when she decided to call Legal Aid.
With a Legal Aid attorney by her side, Marcie pushed for new testing, better documentation, and an Individualized Education Program (IEP) that would support Caden instead of punishing him. Now, he’s at a school that specializes in ADHD, with the right protections and tools to help him thrive.
For the first time in a long while, Caden has the support he needs — and Marcie feels real relief and real hope.
