Hailey, 20 years old, MO

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Hailey is an impressive young woman currently living in her own apartment with her two sisters. She has been in state custody since she was 14 years old and will be aging out on her own in July 2025. Despite the challenges of being in foster care, Hailey has persevered and achieved several accomplishments, including graduating from high school, maintaining a job, and briefly attending college. In her free time, Hailey enjoys spending time with her sisters and engaging in activities such as reading, playing video games, and participating in board games. She is known for being very kind and gets along well with others. Hailey is currently focused on saving as much money as possible to ensure her success once she ages out of care. The Children's Division is also assisting her with this transition by providing older youth case management and life skills education to prepare her for independent adulthood.

Hailey's recent move has left her with a silverware set that is largely missing or broken, leaving her with just two forks and two spoons for three people. Additionally, Hailey has recently taken custody of her younger sister, making three of them total, and finances are quite tight. Acquiring a new silverware set would significantly alleviate the challenges they face in their new home, providing them with the necessary utensils for everyday meals and helping to create a more comfortable environment for the sisters.