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Young toddler in a day care clings to my finger in Costa Rica

On a missions trip to Costa Rica, we visited a day care where under privileged kids spent their days when their parents didn't want to be home with them. These kids lacked love and affection, so when our team provided them with that, they held on very tightly, as pictured.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 03.2017
Date Uploaded: 03.2017
Photo Location: San Jose, Costa Rica
Camera: NIKON D3300
Copyright: © Cassidy DeWitt