Hoping for a 'fresh start,' mother abandons child in woods

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14. Cuts to Services

Makes it very difficult to track at risk parents, I'm wondering if this young woman has psychiatric issues or perhaps is developmentally disabled. And while I don't doubt she may have had a rough go to want to give up her baby, it seems especially cruel to just leave a defenseless baby all alone in the cold woods. As a Social Worker for many years I know the difficulties alot of parents face, particularly if they are sole caregiver. I can't think of a single client I've ever had that would resort to something so heartless. I'm so glad this baby was found alive and unharmed, but I shudder to think what she must've experienced when she saw her mom walk away. I pray this sweet baby is adopted into a good family and is given a chance at life.