Jillian, 26 years old, CA | 1 DAY WAITING | NEEDED BY 12/04

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Public Counsel

Jillian is a former foster youth who has demonstrated so much grit and resilience in the face of hardship. She is a single mother to a sweet girl. Since aging out of foster care, Jillian has struggled with homelessness and has done everything in her power to protect her daughter from that struggle. Now, Jillian lives in a transitional housing program and is working towards finding more permanent housing for herself and her daughter. Jillian has deep faith and an amazing work ethic and has continued her education, even while working full-time. She earned her Associate's degree and will be transferring to Cal State Los Angeles in January 2027. She has a long-term goal of becoming a therapist and specializing in working with people who struggle with addiction.

Jillian’s daughter is turning eight, and she is completely Pikachu-obsessed. This year, Jillian finally gets to throw her a birthday party- the first she has been able to plan for her little girl in a long time- and she wants every detail to show her daughter how much she’s celebrated. A Pokémon party decoration kit would help her pull it off, with a big Pokémon banner to greet the guests, a themed tablecloth to cover the party table, and balloons to make the birthday girl feel like the star of the day. Jillian can already picture her daughter’s face lighting up when she walks into a room filled with her favorite characters. After so much time apart, moments like this give Jillian a chance to give her daughter a birthday they’ll both remember.