Valeska, 18 years old

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Valeska is a caring and compassionate young lady who was removed from her family. She was able to reunite with her family and graduated from high school. Valeska's family has limited resources, but she has found a way to apply for and receive a scholarship to continue her education at a local community college. She helps her mother take care of her younger brother. Valeska is determined to pursue a career in criminal justice. She is resilient and wants to help others. Valeska often reports that she is intimidated by new tasks and environments but demonstrates over and over that she will be successful at whatever she decides to do.

Valeska is eager to have her own laptop. Although she will attend most courses in person, she will need a laptop to complete assignments and stay up to date with her college responsibilities. Valeska is determined to pursue a career in criminal justice, and having her own computer will help her stay on top of her school work. She will be thrilled to be able to use her laptop instead of constantly having to go to the computer lab.