Hattie, 4 years old, VA | 1 DAY WAITING

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Hattie has already been through more than any little girl should. She entered foster care at a very young age and has lived in more than one home. Her foster family has noticed that she watches closely at mealtimes and sometimes asks, in a tiny voice, whether she can stay for dinner tomorrow too. She is still learning that “tomorrow” is something she can count on. Predictable routines, patient grown-ups, and plenty of cuddles help her feel safe, and each day she grows a little bolder. Hattie loves to draw with her whole hand, giggle at silly cartoon puppies, and set up make-believe worlds where she is in charge. She is bright, sweet, and always ready to share her snacks with a stuffed friend.

Hattie draws with big, bold lines and a lot of heart, and an LED drawing board would let her create glowing pictures she can erase and redo whenever she wants. It’s a creative toy that encourages imagination, fine motor skills, and early writing, with no paper to run out and no mess to worry about. For a little girl who loves to make things, it would be an endless source of joy and a place where there are no mistakes, only new beginnings.