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Cristina gave birth to a baby boy in June, 1995.

Jessica is asking Ralph for help with her homework. Ralph himself only finished seventh grade.

Sensita and Rosa at bedtime. Sensita would often have nightmares, and she told me because of that she was afraid of falling asleep.

Cristina, They told me I'm going to come out like my mom and thank God I had the strength to do what I had to do and not fall into those footsteps. Thank God and Praise the Lord.

After Cristina left home, she dropped out of 8th grade and moved in with her boyfriend. Despite being two months pregnant, Cristina continued to use drugs.

Sensa, I started shooting coke with Ralph, and then after I started shooting coke with him, he just stopped. So, he wanted me to stop. I said, 'You got me into this and now you want me to stop?' I guess I liked it and I just kept shooting coke and…

Ralph, carrying Rosa on his shoulder on his way tot he store, passed Sensa on the street. Sensa had not seen Rosa for several weeks and wanted to kiss her. Ralph refused , and a fight ensued.

Ralph, I wasn't going to leave the kids here by themselves. Especially with Sensa being around. She could come and take them. They're going to open the door to her. Even if I tell them don't answer to nobody, they're still going to do it. Why?…

Sensa is living on the streets, and Ralph is taking care of the girls all by himself.

Van Cortland Park.