Esperanza Estevan's wife, who lives with him in sanctuary at Jesus Is Lord Used Tires. She is extremely depressed and attempts suicide. On the journey to the safe house in Oklahoma, Esperanza spends time caring for Turtle. She is able to symbolically give up her daughter, Ismene (who was kidnapped in Guatemala), when she poses as Turtle's mother and gives her to Taylor.
Harland Elleston A man who marries Taylor's mother. He is part-owner of El-Jay's paint and body in Pittman County, Kentucky. According to Taylor, he has "warts on his elbows and those eyebrows that meet in the middle."
Cynthia A social worker who becomes involved in Taylor and Turtle's lives when someone attempts to molest Turtle while she's under Taylor's care. Child Protective Services discovers that Taylor doesn't have legal claim to Turtle, and Cynthia informs Taylor. She later gives Taylor information about what she can do to acquire legal custody of Turtle.
Mr. Jonas Wilford Armistead A tall, elderly man who arranges for Taylor's legal adoption of Turtle.
Mrs. Cleary Mr. Armistead's secretary.
