Hayden, 16 years old, PA

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Hayden has had a very challenging year, with lots of ups and downs, including many placement moves. She is finally in a place where she is comfortable and accepted. Hayden always has a smile on her face when you see her, and she enjoys writing, being active, going to the farm to see the animals, and staying busy most of all.

Hayden was placed in emergency care with a kinship foster family. Hayden has struggled with believing in her ability to succeed. However, she recently wrote an assignment for school that her teacher encouraged her to submit to a competition. To her delight, she won! Her work was published in a magazine, and she felt incredibly proud of herself. After the challenging year she has had, this recognition was a wonderful positive experience for her. To encourage her love for writing she would love a journaling kit to continue her creative journey.