Nick: “A Life and Death Difference”

Born with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, Nick Smith lives in a group home for adults in rural Montana. A working farm, the home allows Nick to work with the animals and be part of a larger community. But when his parents were denied the disability benefits they needed to pay for Nick’s care, his future became uncertain. With the help of Montana Legal Services Association, Nick’s parents worked through the appeals process, and his attorney helped set up the arrangements needed for Nick to be able to remain in his home as long as he chooses and to get the care he needs.