Leah, 23 years old | 4 DAYS WAITING | NEEDED BY 07/31

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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 resilient young mother who has overcome many challenges since her time in foster care. While raising her daughter, earning a psychology degree, and supporting justice-involved youth through her work in mental health, she is dedicated to helping others and building a better future. Recently, after unexpected car repairs, she no longer has the financial means to replace her lost phone. Receiving a refurbished iPhone 14 would greatly benefit her, as it would help her stay connected with her job, her daughter's school, and the essential support systems she relies on daily. A working phone would restore her sense of security and stability as she continues to balance work, motherhood, and her commitment to serving her community.