Ish, 13 years old, CA |

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Ishmael came to the department's attention due to neglect. He is currently participating in weekly therapy sessions, where he is working on coping skills related to anxiety and expressing his feelings. Due to past trauma, Ishmael has had difficulty trusting adults. He is also adjusting to his new placement. Ishmael has a passion for football and participates in both football and baseball. His dream is to become a professional football player when he grows up. He is very competitive and enjoys watching football and other sports with his current caregiver. He has two other siblings with whom he does not currently reside. However, they are not together in the same home. They can see one another periodically throughout the month. The separation has been difficult, and he frequently expresses how much he misses them.

Ishmael loves playing sports, particularly football and baseball. He enjoys playing with friends, and participating in sports motivates him to maintain good grades and engage with other children his age. He would like to have an electric ball pump so he can keep it in his bag and use it for every game.