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This youth is 16 years old who was recently discharged from a residential center and is now looking for independent living placement as a form of permanency to eventually be able to live independently within the community. This youth is looking for a phone to stay connected with his adoptive and biological family, his friends, and professional supports. The phone the youth currently has does not have service and is unable to maintain regular communication with them. The youth would benefit from having a phone to stay connected with his supports, especially as he approaches permanency through an independent living program. This youth has a presence online through social media and has friends across the United States, having additional forms of communication will allow the youth to maintain regular contact outside of social media platforms.