Yelisse Guillen, 18 years old, NJ | 41 DAYS WAITING

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DCPP Mercer South

Yelisse is a teenage mother currently living in an independent living program. She is quiet but strong. She is an amazing advocate for herself. Yelisse enjoys listening to music, reading books, spending time with friends and family, and getting her hair done. She is very easy going and protective of her peace. Yelisse loves her son deeply, and everything that she thinks of accomplishing is for his benefit. She wants to go to law school and become a lawyer.

Yelisse is a high school senior who is excited about attending college. Currently, she resides in an independent living program and has limited access to a computer, which makes researching schools a challenge. In addition to her college aspirations, Yelisse is also looking for a job, and having a computer would greatly help her complete online job applications. As a teen mom, she is working hard to provide for her son, and any assistance would make a significant difference in her efforts.