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Mom Squad

By Jim Nintzel

Tucson Weekly | July 7, 2004

Single mothers are stepping up to take over care of their handicapped kids. If only the state of Arizona would help them over more of the hurdles.

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Tags: children, Disabled, mental illness, children & families

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