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$288
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NEEDED BY 05/25

Housing Supplies for Nijeria to attend the Foster Youth Internship Program in Washington DC

Posted May 12, 2022
Nijeria is a recent graduate from Michigan who was accepted into CCAI’s 2022 Foster Youth Internship Program in Washington, D.C. For 20 years, the FYI Program has been a highly esteemed, life-changing youth empowerment program for young adults who have spent their formative years in the U.S. foster care system. The program offers Foster Youth Interns the opportunity to intern in a congressional office and become published authors of a federal child welfare policy report. To help make this program an impactful experience for the interns, CCAI provides full service, wrap-around care throughout the internship. Nijeria needs essential dorm housing supplies such as bedding, toiletries, plates, utensils, cooking supplies, and detergent in addition to other miscellaneous living supplies, and will deeply appreciate this support!

Nijeria is 24 years old and lives in MI

Nijeria is a Michigan native and recent graduate of Western Michigan University (WMU) with a Bachelor of Administration in Business Law. Nijeria has a passion for learning about the law and working with teams to build leadership skills while advocating for change within the foster care system. Nijeria was active in the Criminal Justice Association on WMU’s campus where she was able to learn about the intersection between business and the law in addition to other aspects involving the legal system. Nijeria was also an active member of both the Business Law Society and Black Student Union. While pursuing her undergraduate degree, Nijeria had the opportunity to study abroad in South Africa, Cape Town which gave her the chance to learn about different cultures in a new environment. Nijeria’s various experiences have taught her about leadership roles in unique environments and how to work with diverse teams. Nijeria enjoys broadening her network and working with peers who also have a passion for the law and changing the conversation and policies around foster care. Nijeria plans to continue her passion by attending law school and building a legal career to help underserved populations.

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