Madison, 20 years old, NJ

Madison is the oldest of her two younger siblings. They reside in a relative resource home with their maternal grandparents. Madison is parentified and assumes additional responsibility in caring for her younger siblings. She is often overwhelmed with managing her own life and responsibilities at home. Despite these challenges, Madison is resilient and determined to have a successful future. She is a member of the DCF youth council and has dreams of becoming the DCF State Commissioner in the future. Madison is employed at a local horse farm where she began lessons horseback riding lessons with the help of the Division. Madison is focused on her goals to make a difference in the lives of youth in and out of the community. She is on the right path toward achieving her goals and supporting others in achieving theirs.

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NJ DCFS - Ocean County