Maria, 19 years old, MO

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Maria is doing well in school and is finishing up her senior year. She is working part time for her local school district. She is choosing to remain in foster care until she ages out at 21. Maria wants to pursue a degree in criminal justice and a job in law enforcement. She is currently expecting a baby girl in April with her boyfriend. Maria is a super sweet girl who excels at everything she puts her mind to.

Maria is getting excited as she prepares for her first child, a little girl arriving in April. She's been looking into baby monitors, hoping to find one that syncs with the Owlet monitor she was gifted. Safety is her top priority, and she wants to make sure she has everything in place for her baby girl. Alongside her preparations for motherhood, Maria is still in foster care and plans to stay until she ages out at 21. She's focused on learning independent living skills with the help of state assistance, which she believes will set her up for success as a new mom. With all these changes on the horizon, she’s determined to create a safe and loving home for her daughter.