Avery, 20 years old, CO

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Avery is an amazing young woman who has aged out of foster care and is known for her sweet and gentle disposition. She is a hard worker and has found meaningful employment in a role she truly enjoys, working with both animals and plants. Avery loves being outdoors, is an avid swimmer, and is always eager to help and support others around her. Avery (formerly known as Athena and in the process of updating her name) has graduated from high school and is focused on building a stable, healthy, and fulfilling life. She is described as helpful, kind, and safe, with a strong desire to continue growing in independence. Her current goals include being successful in her host home, building and maintaining healthy friendships, and developing a consistent daily routine. She is also working toward improving her sleep habits by reducing phone use at night and going to bed on time consistently for at least two weeks.

Athena has been actively working on ways to manage her stress and anxiety. One of her biggest challenges is coping with loud, overwhelming environments. She wishes to have earplugs to help her stay calm and grounded in noisy crowds and offer her the peace she needs to sleep at night. It is important to her to find tools that support her well-being and reduce anxiety in everyday situations.