Malaysia, 10 years old, NJ | 1 DAY WAITING |

Wish submitted by:

NJ DCFS - Essex County

Currently Malaysia’s only interest is softball. Malaysia loves to play softball. This seems to be her one true love from the first time that she held a bat in her hand. She loves hitting, playing infield, outfield, catching----everything except pitching, but most of all--hitting. She is committed to becoming a better player each day, and this shows in her commitment to not missing training, attending extra practices, and still showing up to support her teammates from the bench when she was recently injured. Now, her life is just softball and her teammates. She eats, sleeps, and plays softball. She does plan to play for as long as she can see her future self now. She likes spending time with her teammates that she plays softball with as this is what consumes nearly all her free time. She enjoys pizza which she believes is a complete dish because it has dairy, vegetables, and bread. She likes playing board games with her family on a weekly basis. She likes to play Roblox, watch and make tic Tok videos with her friends. She loves loves, loves to laugh which is so contagious when she does. She enjoys being affectionate with dogs she meets when she is in the community because she would really like to have a dog of her own. Malaysia is friendly, loyal, affectionate, outgoing, enjoys being silly, likes to give love and feel loved, helpful, very social able, and honest. The only hobbies that she has currently is everything softball, making tic tok dance videos, and building a variety of things with her Lego collection. She and her siblings encountered the agency due to the expected death of their only caretaker. As there was no family to care for them, they had to go into care where the siblings were able to be placed together which is the best outcome for their ongoing growth and success.

Malaysia wants a cute mini backpack because it combines style and practicality, allowing her to carry her essentials without the bulk of a larger bag. The compact design fosters her sense of independence, making her feel responsible for her belongings while boosting her confidence in social situations. With the ability to choose from different cute styles, she can easily switch up her look for various occasions, all while learning to pack smartly and stay organized. This mini backpack is not just a fashion statement; it’s a fun and empowering accessory that supports her growing independence.