Catalina, 8 years old, NJ | 1 DAY WAITING

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Catalina has experienced significant trauma and separation in her young life. In 2025, she experienced a significant medical catastrophe that doctors believed she might not survive. She has been in foster care since February 2026. She has multiple mental health diagnoses and significant cognitive deficits.

Catalina, who has several cognitive deficits, has had her therapist recommend these stress-relief toys to give her hands something to do while she works on focusing through squeezing, pressing, stretching, and simple manipulation. That kind of tactile input is a healthy coping strategy that genuinely helps support her attention during quiet activities like reading or listening, rather than pulling it away, something especially valuable given the extra challenges she navigates day to day.