Nyla, 21 years old, CA | 1 DAY WAITING

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Nyla aged out of the foster care system and knows firsthand what it is like to not have a place that feels safe or permanent. Before coming to AcademySTAY, she was unhoused, and she is now focused on building something steady for herself. She is enrolled in a construction trade program and is about to begin a carpentry apprenticeship, with a particular interest in drywall and plastering, and she is determined to turn that training into reliable work. Alongside her trade, Nyla is building the everyday skills of independent living: budgeting, financial literacy, and holding onto safe housing. She is clear about what she wants, which is a secure home of her own and work that lets her feel stable, and she shows up ready to put in the effort to get there.

Nyla is working hard on her trade training and independent living, and taking care of herself is part of showing up ready each day. Her hair has been dry and brittle, and she would love a couple of products to keep it moisturized and healthy. It is a small, everyday kind of care that helps her feel put together and confident as she heads into her apprenticeship and her daily routine.