Gena, 12 years old, CA | 1 DAY WAITING | NEEDED BY 03/06

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Gena is a resilient and courageous foster youth who recently relocated out of state with only a small bag of clothing as she transitions into her new foster home. Despite the significant changes in her life, she continues to demonstrate strength, adaptability, and hope for her future. Gena is a bright and thoughtful young girl who may appear shy at first, but once she feels safe and comfortable, her curiosity and intelligence truly shine. She has a strong love for academics, especially language arts, and is deeply interested in learning new languages. Exploring different cultures and ways of communication excites her, and she has expressed a heartfelt dream of one day learning Mandarin Chinese.

Gena recently moved from another state with only a small bag of clothes as she adjusts to her new foster home and prepares to enroll in school. This fresh start comes with the need for essential school supplies, including a backpack. The principal at her new school informed her that her class will require students to bring multiple textbooks home each day and strongly recommended a sturdy rolling backpack to avoid strain from carrying heavy books. Gena's favorite color is blue, and she found the perfect blue rolling Kipling backpack that she had hoped for. Receiving this backpack would mean more than just having a school supply; it would provide her with a sense of stability, belonging, and excitement as she takes this important next step in her educational journey.