Anthony, 19 years old

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Anthony is an amazing athlete who was placed in foster care separately from his younger sibling. He is currently placed in the home of his great-grandmother in a kinship placement. Anthony loves to play football, basketball, and baseball. He has played varsity for the last school he attended. Anthony is trying to work hard in school and hopes to be able to join the basketball and football teams. Anthony loves visitation days, and he hopes he and his sibling can return home one day.

Anthony is really looking forward to his 19th birthday in just a couple of weeks. He has big plans to go to a basketball tournament, which he’s super excited about. As he gets ready to apply to colleges, he dreams of making it onto the college basketball team. For his birthday, he’s hoping to get a new pair of Air Jordan Retro sneakers, something he’s been wanting for a while. But it’s not just about basketball for Anthony. He works part-time to help support his great-grandmother, as their family is going through a tough financial time. He truly appreciates any help they can get, knowing that it makes a difference. Balancing his aspirations with family responsibilities is a challenge, but he’s determined to make the most of his upcoming year.