Jayden, 15 years old, NJ | 19 DAYS WAITING

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Jayden was adopted by his forever family this year after two years in relative care, and he's settling into this next chapter of his life. He loves going to school and spending time with his friends, whether that's hanging out at the mall or playing video games together. He's been through a lot, and he's actively working through his past trauma as he navigates high school, always pushing to do better.

Jayden can be hard to read and doesn't always say exactly what he wants, so a gift card would let him choose something that genuinely speaks to him. It's a way to celebrate his adoption while giving him full control over picking something he'll actually use and enjoy. For a kid who's worked so hard to move past his history, this is a chance to treat himself to something entirely his choice.