Take Care of Maya

 is an American documentary film directed by Henry Roosevelt. It was released on Netflix on June 19, 2023. This film documents the true story of Maya Kowalski, who was separated from her parents after they were falsely accused of abusing Maya due to Munchausen Syndrome by proxy. Maya's mother later committed suicide.

Summary
"In this documentary, an anguished couple in Florida battles authorities for custody of their ailing daughter after being accused of child abuse."

- Official Netflix synopsis

"When nine-year-old Maya Kowalski was admitted to Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital in 2016, nothing could have prepared her or her family for what they were about to go through. As the medical team tried to understand her rare illness, they began to question the basic truths that bound the Kowalskis together. Suddenly, Maya was in state custody – despite two parents who were desperate to bring their daughter home. The story of the Kowalski family – as told in their own words – will change the way you look at children’s healthcare forever."

- Official Netflix synopsis

Cast

 * Maya Kowalski