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LA FIRES; Our youth lost most of her belongings in one of the LA fires in January 2025. She has been in our system since she was approximately 4 years old. She was removed from her biological mother and then was adopted when she was 6 years old. Over a year ago, the youth displayed severe mental health issues and her adopted mother relinquished custody of her as well. She has been in multiple placements due to her mental health issues but SHE HAS STILL MANAGED TO GRADUATE FROM HIGH SCHOOL. She is very persistent and calls the CSW every day to ask what more the Department can do. She was given Court approval to remain with a NRFEM, whose RFA home assessment is currently pending and is not receiving any assistance from the county. The youth is in need of hygiene & hair care products, feminine products, clothes (plus size) and shoes.