Natasha, 16 years old, WA

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Natasha is a great young lady, a dual heritage female who enjoys spending time with her friends and listening to music. She is a very intelligent youth with strong self-advocacy skills. She is very personable and is considered sweet and helpful when not in crisis. She is creative, enjoys technology, and is highly motivated by her peer relationships. She cares for and is funny once she gets to know someone. She loves being outdoors, especially on her long board when given the opportunity. Natasha has shown incredible resilience throughout her foster care journey, remaining positive and kind despite many changes in her life

One of Natasha's greatest joys has always been longboarding. It gives her a sense of freedom, peace, and independence. When she transitioned from her last group home, her longboard was lost and never returned, and she still talks about how much she misses it. Her current support team often mentions how much longboarding meant to her, both as a fun activity and as a healthy outlet for stress. Replacing her longboard would bring back something that truly makes her happy and helps her feel like herself again.