Marcelino, 14 years old, IL

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Marcelino is an incredibly smart young man, with almost all of his school classes being AP level. He is thriving in his favorite activity, marching band. He cares deeply about his siblings and his mom, especially after entering foster care and seeing how difficult the situation has been for everyone, including himself. Despite this, he continues to try his best, enjoys his cooking classes at school, and loves talking about his favorite Netflix documentary, The Dinosaurs.

Marcelino has recently discovered a love of cooking and enjoys sharing it with his friends and family. He is excited to keep learning new recipes and improving his skills. He would love to cook something special to give to his mom the next time he visits her. Cooking has become a meaningful way for him to show care and stay connected to his family.