Renee, 7 years old, VA

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Renee is a bright girl with the largest brown eyes you've ever seen! However, behind those captivating eyes lies a world of pain. Young Renee has faced a traumatic past that led her into the foster care system. She struggles with several medical disorders and has a learning disability. Despite everything she’s been through, Renee radiates life and energy. All she longs for is stability and the chance to enjoy a normal childhood. Previously, she lived in a home that suffered a break-in, followed by a natural disaster, resulting in the loss of everything they had. The hardest blow for her was losing a necklace and pendant, the only keepsake of her late mother. Recently, she's been seeing a therapist to help her cope, as the recent events in her foster home have caused her to take a step back in her healing journey.

Renee lives in a household of five that depends on SNAP benefits to provide food. They struggle to afford not only groceries but also their monthly rent and electricity. This financial strain makes it challenging for the family to meet their basic needs.