Stella, 11 years old, AZ | 30 DAYS WAITING

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Stella is a joyful and vibrant girl whose smile can brighten any room. She's incredibly smart and has a quick wit that brings laughter and warmth to those around her. Living in foster care with her sister, Stella has faced challenges but continues to approach each day with resilience and optimism. Her positive outlook is one of her greatest strengths—no matter the situation, she always finds something good in it. Stella openly shares her experiences, inspiring others with her honesty and courage. She loves being creative and spending time with the people she cares about. Whether she's doing makeup, making friendship bracelets, or chatting with friends, she puts her heart into everything. Stella’s imaginative spirit and passion for connection make her truly special. Stella is currently living with her foster mother alongside her older sister, Judith. The girls are excited about the opportunity to be adopted by their foster mother and are looking forward to becoming a permanent family. While they are happy about this new chapter, they also have mixed emotions about the changes it brings. Stella and Judith continue to maintain contact with their biological parents and cherish those relationships. Through it all, Stella remains hopeful, caring, and excited for what the future holds.

Stella dreams of playing softball for the very first time. She has been practicing with neighborhood kids in the front yard and is excited about the possibility of joining a team, but she needs some basic equipment to get started. This would help Stella purchase items such as a glove, bat, practice balls, cleats, and softball pants. Having her own gear would boost her confidence and help her feel prepared when she has the opportunity to join a team someday. Softball would give Stella the chance to build friendships, learn teamwork, and grow her self-esteem. This would help make her dream of becoming a softball player a reality and show her that others believe in her potential. This is wish 1 of 2.