Nikki, 16 years old, WA

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Nikki is a bright, independent young women who has shown incredible resilience throughout her time in foster care. Despite experiencing significant challenges, including seperation from her biological father and her mother's struggles with alcoholism, Nikki continues to work toward a positive future while living with supportive family members. She is currently attending driver's education classes as she prepares to be more independent. Nikki takes pride in her Puerto Rican and Cuban heritage, espressing herself through interior decorating, art, and cooking meals for others, while also continuing to grow emotionally by learning healthy ways to manage relationships and express vulnerability.

Nikki would love to decorate her new bedroom in a way that reflects both her personal style and her Puerto Rican and Cuban heritage. Creating a space that feels uniquely her own would give Nikki greater comfort, belonging, and stability as she continues to build a positive future for herself. This would help her create a safe and welcoming environment where she can feel proud, secure, and truly at home.