Three years later, Crist’s approval will release $1.2 million to raped Immokalee foster child

Three years later, Crist’s approval will release $1.2 million to raped Immokalee foster child

Darlene Achille knows the state House and Senate passed the bills that will provide money to care for her mentally retarded sister and the child she had after being raped by her foster father in Immokalee.

But until Gov. Charlie Crist signs the claims bill — releasing $1.2 million sitting in a trust fund — Achille will keep juggling three jobs required to care for 26-year-old Pierreisna and her 9-year-old daughter.