Harlow, 16 years old, VA | 5 DAYS WAITING

Wish submitted by:

The Friends of Foster Care

Harlow has experienced several foster care placements and currently lives in a group home. After years of instability, she continues to struggle with sleep and often feels exhausted, making it difficult to keep up with school. However, spending time outdoors, especially going for walks in the fresh air, helps her feel calmer and more hopeful. Harlow dreams of becoming a park ranger and hopes to build a future surrounded by nature. Encouraging her to spend more time outside and find healthy ways to manage stress would help support her well-being as she works toward her goals.

Harlow’s bike will take her down quiet streets and winding paths, and a helmet would keep her safe along the way. It’s an essential piece of gear that gives her caregivers peace of mind and gives her the confidence to ride freely. It’s also a quiet message that someone cares about her well-being, which is something she may not have heard often enough. For a girl who has spent years looking out for herself, knowing someone else is looking out for her is a gift.