Kat, 18 years old, TX | 4 DAYS WAITING

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Kat is a young adult who aged out of the foster care system and is currently seeking to re-enter extended care due to an unstable housing situation. Despite the challenges she has faced, she continues to demonstrate resilience and determination as she works toward building a more stable future. Kat identifies her greatest strengths as her resilience, patience, and ability to advocate for herself. In her free time, she enjoys arts and crafts, reading, and learning about cars. She is passionate about helping others, which has inspired her to become a nurse.

Kat is preparing to begin nursing school, where having reliable access to a laptop will be essential for completing coursework, participating in online learning, conducting research, and accessing educational resources. As a former foster youth working toward a stable and successful future, this technology will provide her with the tools she needs to succeed academically. Kat's long-term goal is to work in a hospital, where she hopes to make difficult situations easier and better for patients and their families. Her passion for helping others is the driving force behind her decision to pursue a career in nursing. A laptop will support her educational journey and help remove barriers as she works toward achieving her career goals and making a meaningful difference in the lives of others.