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Jayden
A Loyal Big Brother with Dreams on the Court
Jayden's the kind of teen who would give you his last hoodie if you were cold. He's 16, quick on his feet, and even quicker to stand up for someone he loves. A natural athlete and big brother at heart, Jayden has been in care since age 11. His dream? To play ball — but more than that, to stay close to the siblings he's been separated from.
Jayden's Experience
"A Loyal Big Brother with Dreams on the Court"
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Background
- 01Removed from home due to chronic neglect and exposure to domestic violence
- 02Birth mother struggling with substance abuse; father absent
- 03Multiple short-term placements, currently in a kinship care setting (with an aunt)
Personality & Traits
- 01Observant, quiet around new adults but opens up over time
- 02Protective of younger children
- 03Emotionally resilient but struggles with trust
- 04Likes structured environments and predictability
- 05Sometimes anxious when routines change abruptly
Likes
- +Building things with Legos
- +Big fan of superheroes, especially Black Panther
- +Basketball and riding his bike
- +Favorite subject: Math
- +Loves dogs and wants to be a veterinarian one day
Dislikes
- —Loud yelling or raised voices (triggers anxiety)
- —Group settings with lots of unfamiliar people
- —Being left out or overlooked
- —Moving between schools
Current Needs
How a family or community can show up for Jayden.
01
Stable, trauma-informed foster home with consistency
02
Male role models or mentors
03
Academic support, especially in literacy
04
Therapy for trauma-related anxiety
05
Activities that build confidence and social bonds (e.g., sports, clubs)