Rudi, 22 years old, CA | 8 DAYS WAITING

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Rudi spent seven years in the foster care system, where she worked hard to overcome the challenges of lacking a support system and dealing with her anger. Despite feeling abandoned by her parents, Rudi discovered strength and determination within herself, learning to care for both herself and her brother. Throughout her hardships, she found comfort in her relationship with her aunt and in taking long walks alone to reflect on her thoughts. Rudi is incredibly proud of earning her place in college and dreams of opening a restaurant while advocating for foster youth.

Rudi is preparing to welcome her first child as a single mother, still healing from recent domestic abuse. More than anything, she wants to give her baby the safety and stability she wasn't always guaranteed herself. After everything she's been through, Rudi is doing everything she can to save every dollar before the baby arrives, and one thing weighing on her right now is getting a crib ready in time. Receiving a crib would mean her baby has a safe place to sleep from day one, while giving Rudi a little more breathing room during a time that already asks so much of her.