Linnea, 15 years old, VA | 1 DAY WAITING | NEEDED BY 11/20

Wish submitted by:

The Friends of Foster Care

Linnea, who has been in foster care for four years, often struggles with sleepless nights filled with her thoughts. Despite feeling isolated, she channels her experiences into kindness by creating personalized bracelets for new girls at her group home, accompanied by encouraging notes. She maintains a bright facade at school, diligently completing her work while hiding her emotions. With dreams of opening a shop that sells her handmade bracelets, she aims to support children arriving in foster care by providing them with welcome bags, ensuring they feel seen and valued.

When the house goes quiet and Linnea’s thoughts get loud, she wraps herself in whatever she can find, which is usually a thin, scratchy blanket that doesn’t hold in the warmth. A soft, cozy blanket would give her something comforting to sink into, helping her relax, drift off, and feel a little more secure at the end of long days. For a girl who spends so much of her energy caring for others, a blanket that is simply hers, a source of comfort she can take wherever she goes, is a powerful gift. Your gift would give Linnea warmth, comfort, and a better chance at the restful sleep she deserves.