Mikaila left foster care at 18 and has worked incredibly hard to build a stable, independent life. Despite the challenges she has faced, she has remained determined to create a better future and has taken meaningful steps toward achieving her goals. For more than six months, Mikaila experienced housing instability and has been couch surfing while working to support herself. She currently works two jobs and has kept pushing forward despite not having a stable home. After working so hard to get to this point, Mikaila has finally been approved for her own apartment, a major milestone toward the independence and security she has been working toward.