Leah, 23 years old | 3 DAYS WAITING

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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 devoted single mother who has worked incredibly hard to build a loving, stable life for her daughter after spending eight years in foster care. As her daughter’s 5th birthday approaches, Leah’s greatest wish is to celebrate this milestone by taking her to her favorite place, Disneyland. It’s where they’ve made some of their most joyful memories together, and returning for her birthday would mean the world to both of them. Granting this special wish would give Leah the chance to see her daughter light up with happiness, creating memories that remind them both how far they’ve come together.