Samora, 22 years old, NJ

Samora is currently pursuing her GED through WorkStop in Hackensack, NJ. She had to drop out of high school in the 11th grade to care for her sister, whom she has custody of. She obtained custody after her mother passed away suddenly and their father is disabled to a point where he cannot care for the kids. Samora has shown great resiliency in her young life, she has stepped up for her sister and wants to continue to pursue her dreams of working with animals.

Wishes submitted by:

Division of Child Protection and Permanency

Granted Wishes