Ma'Leyia B, 17 years old, TX

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Eric is a resilient young man who wants to pursue his goals of finishing his education and continuing to learn the trade of tattoo artistry. Eric has spent most of his teenage years moving through foster placements and learning to defend the things he deems important to himself. Eric has a strong love for family, art, and books retelling mysteries and true crimes. Eric hopes one day to be a tattoo artist and dedicate his time, passion, and energy to learning the craft. Eric also enjoys working, sports, and spending quality time with his loved ones. His greatest strengths are his work ethic and love for family. Eric has had a long and tough foster care journey, as he was in foster care for over 10 years. He has finally found some stability and is now looking towards the future.

Eric needs a laptop to help him pursue his educational goals and find a job and apprenticeship opportunities in tattooing. He aspires to become a skilled tattoo artist while also working another job to support himself and his family. Without a laptop, he will struggle to achieve his educational and career objectives. Having a laptop will enable him to research job and apprenticeship opportunities and communicate effectively with his family.