Darryl, 15 years old, CA
Darryl is a pleasant, intelligent, sensitive, and respectful young man. He is athletic and creative, enjoying sports, playing the guitar, and biking. As an active student, he earns good grades and aspires to become a mechanical engineer after graduating from high school. Darryl is in foster care with his five siblings, three of whom live in separate homes. Unfortunately, he has faced challenges such as parental substance abuse, sibling abuse, and the loss of a parent due to self-harm. Despite these hardships, Darryl finds reasons to smile. He often holds back his emotions to avoid causing conflict with others. After graduating from wraparound services, he has become more confident in expressing his needs, although he still tends to be quite bashful.
Wishes submitted by:
DCFS LA County