Alexa, 14 years old, NJ | 30 DAYS WAITING

Wish submitted by:

NJ DCFS - Ocean County

After a period of instability, Alexa has found a place she truly calls home. This newfound stability has had a profoundly positive impact on her life. The sense of comfort, safety, and security she now experiences in her new environment has been transformative. Her improved focus is evident in her academic performance; her grades have risen significantly, and her behavior has become more consistent and positive. This improved well-being has unlocked a new level of ambition. She's actively planning for her future, setting goals, and developing dreams with a newfound confidence born from the knowledge that she has a secure foundation upon which to build. The potential she always possessed is now blossoming into tangible aspirations.

Over the past few months, Alexa has moved between several resource homes and is dreaming and hoping to find her forever home soon. During this challenging period, she would greatly appreciate a new bike, which would allow her to ride freely. She believes that biking could serve as a valuable coping mechanism and also provide her with the opportunity to make new friends as she explores her new town.