Rayna, 19 years old, OH

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Rayna is a determined individual who aged out of kinship care after living with her grandmother. She is working hard to build a positive future for herself. Rayna has faced several challenges, including difficult experiences and trauma while growing up. Despite these obstacles, she continues to show resilience and a strong desire to move forward. She is currently taking online classes after struggling in a traditional public school setting and hopes to complete her education. Rayna is focused on gaining independence and is working on securing an apartment with her brother. Those who know Rayna describe her as someone who continues to push forward despite the challenges she has faced. She remains hopeful about the future and is committed to finishing school and creating a stable life for herself.

Rayna is preparing to graduate and working hard to build independence as a young adult. Recently, her phone was damaged after getting wet in the rain, and it no longer works. She has been applying for jobs and waiting to hear back from employers, but not having a working phone has made communication very difficult. She has also faced transportation challenges in the past, which made it harder to arrive at work on time. Despite these setbacks, Rayna continues to move forward and learn important adult skills. A new phone would help her stay connected with employers, access transportation options, and communicate safely as she works toward independence after graduation.