Angelique, 28 years old, TX | 6 DAYS WAITING | NEEDED BY 07/31

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Angelique has grown into quite a responsible adult. She was in foster care since the age of 4 months and returned home at the age of 5. Although her mother completed all of her services, things were still rough for Angelique. Being "raised" by her foster parents for the first few years really helped her overcome many things in her life. But growing up with her mother and being exposed to many negative behaviors only led Angelique to make many of the same choices. When Angelique was only 17 years old, she received a knock on her door from the police stating that her mother had been killed in a car accident. She was devastated. Her school counselor took her in and made sure she graduated from high school and found a place to live. Since then, she has become a mother herself. She continues to struggle, but strives to be a better mother than the one she had. Angelique likes to spend time with her daughter, listen to music, and most of all, bake.

Angelique has endured real loss, including both a parent and her significant other in separate accidents, yet she keeps moving forward with remarkable strength. A special birthday dinner would give her a rare moment to pause, relax, and feel celebrated for everything she carries every day.