Amina, 16 years old | 2 DAYS WAITING

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CASA NJ - Cumberland, Gloucester and Salem Counties

After experiencing the tragic loss of her older sister due to gang violence, Amina and her baby were removed from their home due to safety concerns and her parents' inability to provide proper supervision and maintain stable housing. After being placed in foster care, Amina began a journey of healing. Despite her circumstances, she continued her high school studies and, as a testament to her perseverance, graduated early with straight As. I

In the past two weeks, Amina has successfully applied for several jobs and landed a position as a cashier at a local fruit and vegetable market. This role presents her with the exciting challenge of performing mental math while remaining on her feet for long hours. Although she enjoys the work, Amina is beginning to experience discomfort due to the lack of proper footwear, leading to the development of blisters on her feet. A good pair of comfortable work shoes would greatly alleviate this issue and help her to do well in her new position.