Shirley and I have always believed in standing up for what’s right and helping others. But we never expected these values would lead us into a legal fight against Riverside County.

We chose to join a lawsuit to represent other parents and guardians who, like us, were pursued by the County for years even though they couldn’t afford to pay. We were hesitant—it was hard to revisit our struggles, and we worried about how it might affect our reputation. But Shirley and I believe in “love thy neighbor” and wanted to stand up for others.