Jeryca, 9 years old, NJ | 1111 DAYS WAITING |

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Jeryca is a really sweet girl and lives in a foster home with her older brother. She's a quiet, sensitive, and smart girl who has a heart of gold. Jeryca always puts the needs and feelings of others before her own. She loves helping out with the household chores and looks up to her older brother. Although Jeryca is a bit shy, she enjoys it when people pay attention to her. She takes pride in her appearance and loves it when people compliment her on how pretty she looks. Jeryca used to have a sheltered life and took on a parental role in her previous home, which made it a bit hard for her to transition to school. She found it hard to interact with her peers and preferred to be alone. Also, due to the sheltered lifestyle, Jeryca's speech needs went unmet. However, Jeryca has since developed an interest in female-centered toys, especially Barbie.

Imani is an inspiring young woman who has faced more change and uncertainty than most. After entering the foster care system when her mother could no longer care for her she found herself in a world that felt completely unfamiliar. Eventually Imani returned home to live with her mother and grandmother in a small room where she witnessed her mother’s hard work juggling multiple jobs in hopes of rebuilding their lives. This experience has given Imani incredible resilience teaching her how to stay focused amid chaos and keep pushing forward despite the odds. Her dedication to education is driven by a newfound passion for criminal justice sparked by her experiences with the legal system and its effects on people's lives. Recently accepted into college Imani's journey is a testament to her strength determination and hope for a brighter future.