Dillon, 17 years old, TX | 31 DAYS WAITING

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TX DFPS - Bexar County

Dillon entered foster care with his siblings, and as one of the older siblings, he has always taken on a protective role, feeling responsible for their well-being. Recently, he has begun to pursue his own independent goals and interests. Dillon has set short-term goals of learning a trade and completing his education. He believes that having a laptop will help him achieve these tasks. In the long term, Dillon aspires to become a homeowner and is considering careers as a barber or in construction after acquiring the trade skills he seeks. He also enjoys working out and playing basketball. Ultimately, he hopes that a laptop will support him in finishing school so he can focus on both his short-term and long-term goals.

Dillon has recently enrolled in online school and needs a laptop to complete his assignments. He hopes to finish high school and then attend trade school to learn a profession and start saving for a house. He is considering either becoming a barber or pursuing a career in construction. Regardless of his final choice, having a new laptop will help him achieve his goals.