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I am submitting a request for a 17 year old youth from Afghanistan who came to the United States seeking refuge. She has been placed in a girls home for over a year and doing very well while priding herself in her academics. The girls home recently made the decision to transfer her to a foster home where she will be receiving more individualized care. The youth is excited for a family experience where she can grow. However, the foster home is too far for the youth to be on her usual bus stop route. Rather than be transferred to a new school at the start of her junior year, where she is so well established, we are requesting the funds for a rapid bus card. This would allow her to continue her education and protect her from another difficult transition. She is a straight A student with dreams of becoming a dentist! We hope this will assist her in reaching that goal. Thank you!