Emilio, 23 years old, CO

Emilio entered foster care when he was just two years old. At six, he lived with a relative but ended up back in care. By the time he turned 21, he had lived in over 15 different placements. Despite witnessing a lot of violence in his childhood, he has shown amazing resilience. He's currently working on getting his GED, but like many who have been in foster care, he struggles with self-confidence. Nevertheless, Emilio has a big heart and is incredibly caring and reliable. He regularly goes to group meetings, keeps in touch with his former caseworker, and is always there for others. Emilio helps organize and distribute supplies for youth in foster care and volunteers for events, even delivering leftover meals to people experiencing homelessness. Helping others brings him joy, and he gives his all to everything he does. He loves technology, enjoys gaming and being around friends, and expresses himself through art and music. Whenever there's an opportunity to help, Emilio is the first one to step up.

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