She was in the 2nd grade this spring when schools closed due to the Coronavirus. That is when her stepfather raped her. Her mother is now a single parent, and their family is facing punishing hardships. The pandemic has brought extreme economic strain and she cannot find work to pay for food or shelter.

“I am seven months pregnant now and am afraid about everything happening in my life. I am traumatized and can’t think straight. Every night I cry and don’t know what to do or what will come next for me. Life has stopped moving for me and my mother. I am twelve. I don’t know what it means to be pregnant. I feel like my life ended the day he raped me. I can’t even play with my friends or go back to school. I don’t know what will happen to me, but all I know is that I want to go back to school.” – Yvonne

This little girl’s pain is unimaginable. Yvonne lives miles from a road, and when it comes time to give birth, her family will load her into a wheelbarrow and hope they make it to the clinic in time. There will be no pain medication, postpartum care, or maternity leave. Once she has her baby, going back to school will be a big mountain to climb.

Recently, the Child Protection Team learned about Yvonne’s critical circumstance and they stepped in. Teachers and counselors have worked together to help Yvonne with medical care, counseling, food, and a plan for her future. Pictured is Yvonne receiving critical supplies for herself and her coming baby. Her perpetrator has been arrested and is in jail. Justice is being demanded. Yvonne will have a better tomorrow and the opportunity to finish school. Fortunately, her story is still being written.