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A single flame can light countless hearts. For Mimi, for justice, for change. 💔 When I began this journey to advocate for Mimi’s Law , I hoped for awareness — but what I’ve witnessed instead is something even more substantial: unity. Across Connecticut, people are coming together to demand change after the tragic loss of 12-year-old Jacqueline “Mimi” Torres-Garcia , whose life was taken far too soon. The heartbreak of her story has sparked not just one petition, but several — each driven by the same determination to ensure that no child is ever forgotten again. Recently, I came across another petition started by a fellow advocate, a father who courageously shared his own experience with the failures of our system. His story — and those of others — show that this isn’t just about one case or one child. It’s about all children who fall through the cracks when agencies, courts, and laws fail to protect them. Whether the message comes from New Britain, Hartford, or beyond, the goal re...

Twelve-year-old Jacqueline “Mimi” Torres-Garcia of New Britain, Connecticut , should still be here. Instead, her life was stolen after months of abuse — while the very systems designed to protect her looked away.   Her mother gained custody by default, even after prior DCF involvement. When Mimi was withdrawn from school and marked as “homeschooled,” no one verified her safety. There were no welfare checks, no alarms raised — and for more than a year, her voice was lost to silence.   I created the “Mimi’s Law” petition because silence has consequences. Connecticut must close the deadly loopholes that allow children to disappear from the system’s view.   🕯️ What Mimi’s Law Calls For Mandatory in-person welfare checks for homeschooled children or those withdrawn from public schools. Custody order verification before any parent with a DCF record gains or resumes custody. Cross-agency alerts and data sharing between schools, law ...