Like many kids with a disability, Marlina was the victim of childhood neglect. Diagnosed with Down syndrome and asthma, she was raised in squalor in a single parent home.

When she moved to Angel View, she was dangerously overweight. She rarely spoke and avoided human contact. She was covered in insect bites and wheezed constantly. To protect her health, her few belongings had to be burned.

Three days before his 18th birthday Francisco was in a car accident. The driver was unhurt, but Francisco, who attended Palm Springs High School, suffered a traumatic brain injury. Since then, he’s lived with his parents, who along with his siblings, provide his care.

After enrolling in the Angel View Day Program for adults with developmental disabilities, he lives his life to his maximum potential. He no longer wants to sit at home and one of his accomplishments is his improved punctuality.