Amy, 15 years old, VA | 5 DAYS WAITING | NEEDED BY 03/27

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Amy and her siblings were placed in foster care after she was removed from her home due to severe physical and sexual abuse. The agency attempted to place all six children in the same home, but Amy had to be placed in a residential facility due to her behavior. Amy has worked extremely hard and is now preparing to transition from the residential facility to a small group home. She has set goals for herself and plans to join the Navy after completing high school. Amy has learned to recognize her anger triggers and has developed strategies to redirect herself when she feels angry.

Amy's birthday is just around the corner, and she couldn't be more excited to celebrate it with all her siblings. After spending some time in a residential facility, she has worked hard in her program and has recently transitioned to a small group home. In her new environment, she's thriving both in school and in her daily life. For her birthday, Amy has asked for a new pink hoodie. She's usually reserved when it comes to asking for things, as she doesn't want to face disappointment, as she has in the past. But this year feels different, filled with hope and the joy of being surrounded by her loved ones.