Kayla, 19 years old, VA

Kayla has navigated the foster care system alongside her twin sister, and now she’s working towards independence through an independent living program. With a strong work ethic, she juggles a part-time job and community college classes while pursuing a degree in business. In her downtime, she finds strength in the gym through weightlifting, which has become a source of both physical and mental empowerment. Additionally, she enjoys gaming, unwinding with online friends who have become a second family to her. Determined and self-motivated, Kayla sets ambitious goals for herself and pushes through challenges with resilience. Despite having to build her independence at an early age, she channels her experiences into a relentless drive for success and truly deserves support as she creates the stable, strong future she is working so hard to achieve.

Wishes submitted by:

The Friends of Foster Care