Maddy, 18 years old, CA

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Maddy moved into transitional housing after spending time in foster care and is taking an exciting step toward her future by registering for college. While she is naturally shy and feels nervous about starting this new chapter, she is also eager to learn and motivated to create opportunities for herself. Maddy has shown remarkable independence as she adjusts to a new living environment and navigates the college enrollment process. Despite the challenges she has faced throughout her time in foster care, she remains hopeful and determined to build a successful future. Her resilience, quiet strength, and willingness to embrace new experiences demonstrate her potential to thrive as she pursues her educational goals.

As Maddy prepares to begin college, a laptop will be an essential tool for her academic success. It will allow her to complete assignments, attend online classes, do research, communicate with professors, and access school resources. As she builds her independent future, having her own laptop will give her the flexibility to study anywhere and stay organized with her coursework. This support would help reduce barriers to her education and allow Maddy to focus on reaching her college and career goals.