A Nintendo Switch for Marty to help him cope with stressors
Posted Jan 8, 2025
Marty is a young boy brimming with energy, who has navigated significant transitions over the past year and a half, including changing schools and moving in with his relative caregiver. Despite these challenges, Marty has shown remarkable resilience, managing to improve his grades from being two levels behind to nearly grade level. However, the pressure of these changes has taken a toll on him, leading him to use video games, particularly the Legend of Zelda series, as a coping mechanism. Marty typically plays on his Nintendo Switch to help him relax and find some comfort amidst the upheaval in his life. Unfortunately, his console has recently broken, leaving him unable to escape into his favorite games. He has expressed to his CASA and relative caregiver how much he would love a new gaming system for Christmas, as it plays a crucial role in helping him settle down and cope with the stresses he faces. Given Marty's remarkable resilience during these transitions, fulfilling his wish for a new gaming system would be a wonderful gesture. Sadly, his relative caregiver is unable to provide this due to their limited income, making it even more important to explore ways to support Marty during this time.