Jayden, 16 years old, NJ

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Jayden has been an outgoing adolescent in foster care for a couple of years. Despite the challenges of being in care and not having much contact with his biological family, he is surprisingly upbeat. He loves life and always wants to everyone to smile. His teachers at school describe him not just as a pleasure to have in class, but they say he will probably be the next mayor of town. He will talk to anyone and make friends quickly. He ran for class president last year but came up a few votes short. He is a straight-A student, and his favorite subject is Language Arts.

Jayden would really appreciate LED strip lights for his bedroom. He believes that having the ability to change the colors himself would help him relax on difficult days and celebrate small victories on good ones. Gentle blue hues for bedtime and warm tones for reading would transform his four walls into a space where he feels safe and in control. Granting this wish would provide Jayden with a sense of ownership, joy, and a constant reminder that he matters.