Leah, 23 years old | 60 DAYS WAITING

Wish submitted by:

Foster Greatness

Leah is a resilient and determined young mother who has overcome extraordinary challenges to build a better life for herself and her daughter. Taken into foster care on her 10th birthday, she spent the next eight years navigating a system that often felt unstable and uncertain. At the age of 17, Leah became pregnant while in an abusive relationship, but she found the strength to break the cycle and utilized the resources available to her through foster care to secure stable housing. Since then, she has worked tirelessly to create a safe and loving home for her daughter. Leah is on track to earn her bachelor’s degree in psychology and currently works as a mental health professional in Orange County jails, supporting youth and young adults transitioning out of incarceration. Her goal is to continue her education by earning a master’s degree in social work so she can dedicate her career to helping other foster and justice-involved youth find stability and hope, just as she did. Leah’s story is one of strength, service, and a deep commitment to turning her lived experiences into a source of healing and guidance for others.

Leah is a dedicated single mother and an impending college graduate who has worked incredibly hard to create a stable and loving home for her 4-year-old daughter. After spending eight years in foster care and overcoming a toxic relationship, Leah took advantage of available resources to secure housing and build a new life. She is currently pursuing her bachelor’s degree in psychology while working as a mental health professional supporting youth in the justice system. Leah is focused on continuing her education and giving back to her community. Her wish is for a vacuum/mop combo to help keep her apartment clean and comfortable for herself and her daughter. As a busy mom balancing work, school, and parenting, having a tool like this would make daily chores easier and more manageable. For Leah, it would be an invaluable way to maintain the safe, nurturing space she has worked so hard to create.