Kaden, 14 years old

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Kaden lives with his adoptive mother under the care and supervision of the Division after his two older siblings were removed from her custody due to the condition of their home and the reported treatment they received from her. Kaden's adoptive mother has recently completed cancer treatment and is working to provide a stable and safe environment for him, with assistance from the Division and Kaden's Court Appointed Special Advocate. He attends school regularly and is a good student. Kaden loves playing sports and benefits from the collaborative nature of teamwork. He continues to focus on his development in sports, academics, and life skills while learning to cooperate at home and set goals for his future achievements.

Basketball is Kaden's favorite sport. He loves playing hoops with his friends and hopes to have a cool pair of Nike shoes that will help him play like Michael Jordan and fit in with his friends. Kaden has experienced significant trauma in his life, and basketball serves as his outlet. A good pair of sneakers will provide him with the comfort he needs to succeed on the court. He dreams of playing basketball in college.