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Deborah is a young Brazilian girl who lives with her father, Roger, and paternal grandparents, Francisco and Maria, 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. The mother lives in another area. Roger is unemployed at this time. Maria cleans houses when available and the family receives a small family allowance from the federal government. Deborah is calm, cheerful and communicative. She helps her grandma by putting away items like toys and dishes. She loves playing house and with dolls. She has a cat she is fond of. Deborah is considered to have good health, in spite of the poor living conditions and diet. She attends a public elementary school and loves Art. Her big dream is to become a doctor someday. The family is needy and through your support Deborah and her family have the opportunity to participate in important projects in the areas of health, recreation, education and nutrition.