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Liz is a young Brazilian girl who lives with her parents, Rudengleyson and Deborah, in a slum area on the outskirts of the city of Fortaleza. Their simple home, which is rented, has brick walls, rough cement flooring and a clay-tiled roof. It has a tiny bathroom. Running water and electricity are available. Rudengleyson works as a driver (doing odd jobs) and his low income is far from enough to meet basic needs. Liz is communicative, affectionate and cheerful. She helps her mom by putting away items like toys and dishes. She loves playing house and with dolls in the company of other girls her age. Liz is considered to have good health, in spite of the poor living conditions and diet. She attends a local public preschool and loves arts. She says that she will be a federal police officer when she grows up. The family is needy and through your support Liz and her family have the opportunity to participate in important projects in the areas of health, recreation, education and nutrition.