Lorena, 17 years old, MO | 10 DAYS WAITING

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Lorena is an artistic and creative young woman who expresses herself through imagination, creativity, and a strong appreciation for the arts. She enjoys exploring different forms of expression and has a natural eye for detail and beauty in her surroundings. Lorena is currently in a kinship care placement, where she is supported by familiar individuals during an important time of transition and growth. Like many youth her age, she is navigating increased independence while continuing to develop her identity, goals, and future aspirations. She benefits from stability, encouragement, and supportive relationships as she moves through this stage of life. Overall, Lorena is a thoughtful and creative young person who is continuing to grow in confidence and self-expression within a supportive environment.

Lorena would benefit from having a painting set as a meaningful creative outlet that supports both her self-expression and emotional regulation. As a young person with autism, painting can provide a calming, structured activity that helps her focus and feel more grounded when emotions or sensory input become overwhelming. The process of creating art can help her find her center, offering a peaceful way to organize thoughts and reduce stress. It also allows her to communicate feelings in a nonverbal and expressive way, which can be especially valuable and empowering. Overall, a painting set would support her emotional well-being, creativity, and ability to self-regulate in a positive and healthy way.