Kyle, 21 years old, FL | 2 DAYS WAITING | NEEDED BY 09/18

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Kyle is currently participating in an extended foster care program, which allows him to stay until he turns 23. As a college student, he is dedicated to overcoming various challenges while pursuing his education in a building construction program, with aspirations of becoming a general contractor in the future. Kyle's journey in foster care began at the age of 14 when his aunt was no longer able to care for him, and his parents have never been a part of his life. He spent his teenage years in a group home until he turned 18. Despite the obstacles he has faced, Kyle remains hopeful and optimistic about his future. When he’s not studying, he stays active by playing basketball, football, and boxing. He treasures the connections he has with friends, often catching up through FaceTime, and finds joy in unwinding with video games. Kyle's positive attitude and zest for life are truly inspiring.

Kyle's phone recently broke, and it has already had real consequences for his future. Since Kyle relies on public transportation and Uber to get to school and other appointments, he has had difficulty getting to school. Ultimately, this led one of his professors to withdraw him from a class. This has now put him at risk of losing his housing because he needs to maintain a certain number of credit hours to remain eligible for the extended foster care program. A phone would let him arrange transportation, communicate with his school and support team, and stay on top of his responsibilities. Kyle is trying to get back on track, stay focused, and keep moving forward. Providing him with a phone as soon as possible would remove a major barrier and give him the support he needs.