Nyree, 28 years old, NJ

Nyree is an older youth who was in the foster care system for most of her teenage years. Nyree is bright and ambitious, and it shows through her work: she is currently maintaining full-time student status and a full-time job, while putting in some hours at a local youth mentoring agency in her neighborhood. Nyree is working towards a degree in business and plans to own her own business one day.

Wishes submitted by:

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc.