Cayden, 12 years old, NC | NEEDED BY 05/30

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Cayden has been in YFS custody since January 2025 and has been embracing new experiences and opportunities. He is an avid reader who spent the past summer trying new activities, including sleepaway camp, swimming, baseball, and exploring new places with his foster parents. He has made friends in his neighborhood and is now well settled in school. Cayden also loves the dogs in his foster home and enjoys getting to know the chickens and collecting their eggs! After previously taking on the responsibility of caring for his younger siblings, Cayden is beginning to enjoy simply being a kid, making time to play, relax, and let his guard down. He is a thoughtful planner with big dreams for his future, hoping to become a meteorologist. He has even started thinking ahead about college and finances, sharing that he wants to attend community college to avoid starting his adult life with student debt.

***Thanks to a few amazingly generous supporters who are underwriting the cost of select wishes, this wish is just $25 – today and tomorrow only!*** Cayden wishes for a mountain bike for his birthday, which would be his first new bicycle. He is excited to ride it this summer with friends from his foster home. Before entering foster care, he moved around a lot, leaving many of his belongings behind. Having a new bike in a safe home means a lot to him. Although Cayden never complains about his past, he shines with joy when he receives something special. He had to take care of his younger siblings, which made him grow up fast. Now, he hopes to enjoy childhood moments, like owning a bike, which he has always wanted but never had the chance to experience.