Dominic, 10 years old, VA | 1 DAY WAITING | NEEDED BY 10/16

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Cooking has become one of the few things that still connects Dominic to home. He can recite his grandmother's cornbread recipe from memory, even though he hasn't lived with her in years, and he loves helping in the kitchen, watching cooking shows, and experimenting with simple recipes whenever his foster family lets him take the lead. Since entering care, Dominic has moved through three placements, and that instability has made him quick to brace for the worst, often asking caregivers early on how long he'll be staying this time. He's remarkably responsible for his age, sometimes to a fault, often stepping into a caretaker role with younger kids in his placements. He does well in school and has a solid group of friends, but trusting that a good situation will actually last remains hard for him. Dominic has had to grow up faster than most kids his age, and he deserves the security of a lasting home where he can finally just be a kid again.

A simple black snapback hat would let Dominic add a bit of his own style and personality to his everyday look, something that's entirely his choice and his alone. For a boy who has had to adapt to so many different homes and routines, small items like this offer a sense of identity and self-expression that doesn't depend on where he happens to be living. For a kid who's used to putting others first, having something just for him is a meaningful reminder that he matters too. This hat would provide Dominic with a little extra confidence and a piece of style that's all his own.