Their House

Cristopher Mercado Vasquez

Cristopher Mercado Vasquez is very intelligent.  His father describes him as having a bad temper and says he fights a lot.  He is taking boxing lessons hence the reason I’m sure.  Cristopher lives with his mother Francisca Vasquez, and his 7-month-old baby brother, Steven.  His mother works as a housekeeper.  She is a single mother

Cristopher is 9 yrs old, and was born 06 Nov 2000.  He goes to school in the afternoons for 3 hours, and is in 1^st grade.  He is in good health.

Cristopher’s story is rather dysfunctional.  Cristopher’s mother was living with his father, and had an affair with another man.  Cristopher’s brother was the result, but when the paternity test was taken, it showed Cristopher’s father is the father of the baby.  Cristopher’s stepfather was in shock, and severely abused Christopher’s mother.  She is now living alone with her 2 sons.

Cristopher’s house is very small, it is made of wood.  It is painted blue. The house belongs to Francisca’s sister so she doesn’t pay rent.  Recently the river overflowed and the family moved to Francisca’s sisters house.  There is a community bathroom outside the front door of the house.  The bathroom is in terrible condition.  Pictures show Cristopher and his father with his baby brother.