After Grace McKee married Ervin Silliman Goddard in 1935, the 9 year-old Monroe was sent to the Los Angeles Orphans Home, (later renamed Hollygrove), and then to a succession of foster homes.
Two years later Grace took Norma Jeane back to live with herself, Goddard and one of Goddard's daughters from a previous marriage.
When Goddard tried to molest Norma Jeane, Grace sent her to live with her great aunt, Olive Brunings.
Norma Jeane was assaulted by one of Olive's sons at the age of 12 and then went on to live with Grace's aunt, Ana Lower.
When Ana developed health problems, Norma Jeane went back to live with Grace & Ervin Goddard, where she met a neighbor's son, Jim Dougherty, and soon began a relationship with him.
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