Anthony, 23 years old, NM

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Anthony is the oldest of six children, and has always played the father figure to his siblings since they entered the foster care system at a very young age. He has not had the opportunity to focus on himself and his personal goals. Recently, Anthony enrolled into a GED program and began the journey of becoming a licensed foster parent so that he can be the legal guardian of his siblings. He will always go the extra mile for his family.

Being a parent is no joke! In Anthony's case, he is fostering his three younger brothers as a single parent. Like any other parent, he is in deep need of some alone time and self-care. Anthony could truly use a little time for himself, a little staycation in a local Airbnb. The department will help provide respite for his brothers, and Anthony will get some quiet alone time, put his needs first, and get the much-needed rest he deserves after all the hard work he has put into his brothers.