Justyce, 16 years old, NJ | NEEDED BY 03/06

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Justyce is a warm-hearted child residing in a relative foster home with his six-year-old sister. He lights up every room he enters with his bright red hair and bold sense of fashion. Justyce doesn't let his family issues interfere with his desire to be successful in school. He understands his areas of weakness and works hard to improve upon them. Justyce has been successful to date and is earning A's and B's in school. He also doesn't let his family issues interfere with his values. Justyce emphasizes manners and is respectful of his peers and adults. He is cooperative and helps his caregiver with chores around the house. Justyce is inquisitive and has a thirst for learning new things through research and sharing his findings with his friends and family. Justyce hopes to convey his joy for research into a career as a news correspondent.

Justyce's birthday is on March 13th, and his lone birthday wish is the Lost in Space Backpack by Sprayground. Before entering foster care, Justyce maintained a sheltered lifestyle and couldn't attend a school or leave home for social activities. Since entering foster care, Justyce has resumed a normal daily routine, which includes regular school attendance, but has had difficulty maintaining peer relationships and being academically successful. Justyce's image of himself is integral to his self-worth and self-concept. Products made by Sprayground have become a trend among his peers, and the Lost in Space Backpack will give Justyce the confidence to interact socially with his peers, develop new friendships, try new activities, and complete his daily schoolwork.