Avery, 20 years old, CO

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Avery is an amazing young woman who has aged out of foster care and is known for her sweet and gentle disposition. She is a hard worker and has found meaningful employment in a role she truly enjoys, working with both animals and plants. Avery loves being outdoors, is an avid swimmer, and is always eager to help and support others around her. Avery (formerly known as Athena and in the process of updating her name) has graduated from high school and is focused on building a stable, healthy, and fulfilling life. She is described as helpful, kind, and safe, with a strong desire to continue growing in independence. Her current goals include being successful in her host home, building and maintaining healthy friendships, and developing a consistent daily routine. She is also working toward improving her sleep habits by reducing phone use at night and going to bed on time consistently for at least two weeks.

Athena is so excited to finally leave a group home where she had to share her room and things with others. She was never able to personalize her space. But now she gets too! Athena has asked for the opportunity to get some room decorations to feel at home in her new foster home. This would be a way for her to express herself, feel comfortable in an unfamiliar place, and make her space what she loves. She will be so excited to pick out the perfect painting to hang on her wall!