9-year-old girl in Checotah, Oklahoma, lacks birth certificate and Social Security number, hindering future opportunities.

A nine-year-old girl in Checotah, Oklahoma, has been unable to obtain her birth certificate since birth, leaving her without a Social Security number and hindering future opportunities like employment and obtaining a driver's license. Despite exhausting legal options, her family has faced continuous obstacles. The Oklahoma Department of Human Services is assisting, and the family is considering DNA testing to establish paternity as a potential solution.

October 05, 2024
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