Katie, 16 years old, CA

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Katie is intelligent, determined, and fiercely independent. She’s spent most of her life in the foster care system, always finding a way to stand strong and push forward—no matter how many setbacks she faces. Katie excels academically, always pushing herself to succeed, even when the odds are stacked against her.

Katie recently experienced a challenging move that resulted in damage to her belongings, including her laptop, which was essential for her schoolwork. With her tools for studying now ruined, she finds herself at a disadvantage in achieving her educational goals. To continue making progress in her studies, Katie is requesting a new laptop to replace the one she lost.