Zoe, 13 years old, NJ | 6 DAYS WAITING

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Zoe has experienced the uncertainty of moving through three different foster homes. Each transition meant adjusting to a different environment and starting over, all while keeping up with the everyday demands of living life. Through those changes, Zoe has remained an A student. Now in a more stable environment, Zoe has greater consistency as she continues working toward her goals. She aspires to become an entrepreneur and a real estate agent, building a future where she can put her drive and ideas to work. Zoe deserves to be celebrated for who she is today, a bright young woman with dreams, dedication, and so much ahead of her. She also deserves the simple joy of being 13, with something special to anticipate beyond her next assignment or responsibility. Zoe is an incredible, gifted young teen who completed a program that included multiple classes in life skills, personal development, public speaking, hygiene, and etiquette.

Twice a month, Zoe and her foster family gather for family night, where each family member does something special for the others. Zoe wishes for a slushie and ice cream maker so she can prepare slushies, smoothies, or homemade ice cream for everyone to enjoy. This would let her contribute something of her own to these evenings, bringing a little sweetness and fun to the table. Granting this wish would give Zoe a creative way to join a family tradition and turn ordinary evenings into memories worth keeping. One sweet treat at a time, she can share something made with care.