In 2023, Jaylen entered foster care with his five siblings due to severe neglect by their parents. Despite experiencing multiple placement changes since then, he has remained resilient, thoughtful, and optimistic about his future. Jaylen is a kind and respectful young man who consistently shows empathy toward others, always holding doors open, cleaning up after himself, and ensuring that those around him feel included. He has a passion for sports, particularly football, and looks forward to playing on his high school team someday. Additionally, he enjoys science, comic books, anime, and action and horror movies. Intelligent, caring, and motivated to make a difference, Jaylen hopes to one day work helping other foster youth like himself.