Savannah, 14 years old, CA | 11 DAYS WAITING |

Wish submitted by:

CA DCFS - Los Angeles County

Savannah has experienced multiple placements in the foster care system and continues to show resilience and determination. She experiences social anxiety and other mental health challenges but is learning to manage them with support and is making steady progress. She has many strengths, including her creativity, empathy, and thoughtfulness. She enjoys expressing herself through art and finds joy in anime, which inspires her imagination and allows her to explore new ideas in a safe and comforting way. What makes her truly special is her kind heart and her ability to connect deeply with those she trusts. While she may take time to open up, she is loyal, sensitive, and genuinely caring. She thrives in supportive environments that encourage her interests and allow her to grow at her own pace. Overall, she is a creative, thoughtful, and courageous individual who brings warmth, imagination, and authenticity to the lives of those around her.

Drawing has always been Savannah's safe space and the way she expresses emotions she can’t easily talk about. Art helps her feel calm, confident, and grounded, especially during stressful moments, but she currently has very limited supplies and often can’t create the way she wants to. Having proper art materials like sketchbooks, pencils, markers, and paints would give her a healthy outlet, help her grow her skills, and show her that others believe in her passion. This wish would not only support her creativity but also give her hope, encouragement, and a positive focus she can rely on.