Help keep kiwi child's family together in NZ

kiwi family plead for funds as soaring costs imperil residence visa payments to apply for residency for kiwi child's mother threatening to split the family apart

Sherry McLaughlin came from Canada in May 2019 and birthed a Kiwi son in 2020, Caidyn, now three, with her partner Bradley Wilson.

The household faced hardship since lockdowns - redundancies, health woes, living costs and temporary housing.

our son caidyn has complex needs and is in the slow process of getting a diagnosis.

with Bradley and Caidyn's mental health struggles, she's crucial. She frets a residency Visa next year is unviable.

"If unable, I may have to leave Caidyn or go to Canada, but none can take us in. I sold house shares just to come here," she says. With Caidyn's unique needs, he'll lack the same care and health access.

This place is best for Caidyn - many services aided him and more await.

Sherry's $2750 residency Visa application requires a police check, x-ray, medical and maybe a $1500-$2000 psychiatry report for history of depression. Total possible cost: $5500.