Yonas, 17 years old, CA

In 2019, Yonas was removed from his family home due to domestic violence between his parents, who have remained incarcerated since then. Although Yonas was devastated upon his entry into foster care, he has sought stability and direction and has evolved into a respectful, highly motivated student and football star. He recently rebuilt an impressive 3.8 GPA after a rough start in high school and self-referred to therapy after stating his desire to be mentally and physically healthy. His interests include welding, anime, sports, and working toward obtaining his driver's license. His primary goals are to graduate high school, attend trade school, and successfully prepare for his future.

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Voices for Children - San Diego