Avery, 14 years old | NEEDED BY 04/11

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Avery spent time in a residential facility. She is a girl who loves to read and engage in crafty projects. She can easily lose herself for hours in a book or while working on art. Always quick to encourage and assist others, she sometimes struggles with self-confidence and doesn't always see herself the way others do or believe she is good enough. At times, she can feel down and out of place, but a hug or a listening ear can help pull her out of her thoughts. Her heart is as big as her smile, and she is always ready to help a friend or a stranger in need. Having experienced loneliness and feelings of being left behind, she is determined to ensure that no one else feels that way. Although life has brought her many tears, she always manages to find a reason to smile!

Avery is currently living in a residential facility and is feeling a bit down this spring. A few things that make her smile are chocolate and cozy sweaters. As spring arrives in Maine, kids are swapping their jackets for hoodies. Avery is a fashion expert on the latest and cutest hoodies, and she hopes to find a new spring hoodie in her Easter basket, along with some chocolates. A basket with her favorite items will lift her spirits.