Ivan, 14 years old, NC | 27 DAYS WAITING

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Thompson Child and Family Focus

Ivan is in foster care and has changed from a shy kid with some behavior issues to a respectful young man with dreams. He is driven to be his best self and is involved in the ROTC program and volunteering as a camp counselor. Ivan loves learning, is helpful, and wants to be a pilot. He enjoys challenging tasks, such as building model cars and solving difficult puzzles.

Ivan had a drone that he enjoyed flying. When his brother came to visit, Ivan decided to teach him how to use it. Unfortunately, his brother accidentally crashed the drone, and it stopped working. He wishes for a new one to continue enjoying his favorite past time. Ivan dreams of becoming a pilot in the future and loves practicing with drones. Ivan's passion for aviation fuels his determination to learn more about flying and to eventually earn his pilot's license.