Because Ree Dolly cannot continue to feed and shelter her mother, the state recommends placing the mother in a suitable care home located near to Ree Dolly and her siblings. This way, Ree Dolly can visit her mother every day if she wants to, without worry. Her mother will be receiving the best care possible. Exploring local options for education and employment for Ree Dolly will help determine the next step. If Ree Dolly is eligible for small business development assistance, she may be able to qualify for a grant or other funding for starting her own business. If Ree Dolly wants to go to university to expand her career options, then she may be able to do so while keeping the family intact. Many universities offer distance learning opportunities for people like Ree Dolly,...

Her family is dysfunctional and many were implicated in some way in her suffering as well as that of her father. Thump Milton has caused Ree Dolly much grief. While Teardrop has not been a model uncle, he has demonstrated caring and Ree Dolly believes she can trust him.
The best intervention is to empower Ree Dolly. The larger problems include that of a young woman navigating through a patriarchal universe while also trying to provide guidance to younger siblings. Practically orphaned and left to fend for herself and her brother and sister, Ree Dolly would benefit from economic, social, and political empowerment.