Kahlia, 19 years old, CA

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Kahlia often feels older than her age. While most people her age are stressing about prom or college, she has already lived in seven different homes, some welcoming and others just temporary. For her, school is more than just getting a diploma; it’s a way to prove that she can see something through to the end. Right now, she’s focused on stability—keeping her apartment, finishing school, and figuring out what comes next. She may not have everything planned out, but she believes she can build a steady life that’s really her own.

Kahlia has been through so much during her foster care journey. Now, for the first time, Kahlia has her own place. It’s a small apartment with bare walls, secondhand furniture, and a kitchen she’s still learning to use, but it’s hers. She’s still in high school, but she hasn’t given up. As a student, she has very limited disposable income and can only afford the bare necessities. A new TV would help make her new place feel like a home and provide a way for her to relax amidst the stresses of being a young person in her situation.