Lottie has been couch-surfing with friends, using her time to turn an empty apartment into a space that feels like her own. With a passion for art, she’s filled it with her paintings and has gathered the essentials like canvas, acrylics, and brushes. After earning her GED, she’s now pursuing an Associate’s degree at a local community college, showing her commitment by specifically requesting a scientific calculator. Supported by foster care along the way, she’s building her future one class and one piece of furniture at a time.