Vanessa came to the United States after experiencing a very difficult situation and spending time in a shelter. Their foster family changed their life by providing stability, support, and opportunities they never imagined possible. Today, she has set goals for her future, has a job, attends school, has learned English, and is working toward independence. Not long ago, she believed their future opportunities would be very limited, but now they feel hopeful and motivated to continue building a better life for themselves.