Brayan, 17 years old, CA | NEEDED BY 06/13

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Brayan was placed in foster care due to experiencing neglect, which resulted in trauma. However, he has shown remarkable resilience. He has been in his current placement for seven months and is doing well with his resource family. A while back, Brayan received a bike, but it broke and could not be repaired. He is currently borrowing a bike from the resource family's son to ride to and from school. Brayan has been observed to get along well with his resource family and has adjusted positively to his home, which he will stay in until he emancipates. His goals include doing his best in school and eventually joining the military. He enjoys lifting weights, and exercising is a daily commitment for him. Brayan is eager to learn new things.

Brayan is dedicated to doing his best and has shown resourcefulness in navigating both school and the community. He appreciates what he has and has managed to maintain good grades. Occasionally, Brayan visits the public library, which is a short distance from his house. He usually rides his bike there, but since his bike is broken and cannot be repaired, he now walks. When available, he borrows his resource parent's bike. Brayan is in therapy and has demonstrated significant personal improvement. He is now more open and engaged with his resource family and friends at school. With summer break approaching, Brayan would be so grateful if he received a new bike to get around town!