My name is Jaliah Monae' Buckley. I was born on January 15th, 2007, in Seattle, Washington. I am an adoptee. My biological mother had four children and because she wasn't mentally unable to take care of us and neglectful, We were separated. My biological mother gave me to her younger sister and she adopted me at the age of eighteen. through my adoption, was given the opportunity for a better life. My mom and I grew up together, learning to navigate through life. she always encouraged me to be the best person I could be and to make a change in the world. I was raised in a large family. So, my support was not limited. My great aunts, who helped support us played a big role in who I am today. My adoption and what I witnessed with my uncle's children gave me an insight into what I want to do with the rest of my life become a social worker. it's encouraged me to be a part of the change. I've seen so many innocent children go into foster care and get abused and overlooked. I want to give support to those children and give them a chance no one else would give. To do this I plan on getting my masters in social work and all the necessities needed to get the job. I would like to be a support for children as they navigate through the system. Changing how the system is used for these kids, especially children of color. I have seen my family members go through a lot after their guardians or parents have passed or given up and witnessed the social workers move on after it got hard, it was heartbreaking to see someone just give up on kids who never experience that love and security. I quickly learned that children of color are mostly overlooked. Many of them in foster care are coming from communities that have been impacted by generational trauma. Some may not understand this trauma may be passed down, impacting the child's emotions and psychological well-being. I want to be a part of the solution by using myself as a walking example and proof that they could have a future too. This year I have joined DECA, which prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality, and management in high schools around the globe. It has encouraged me that after I receive my master's in social work. I also want to start a bakery that caters to low-income communities. This would let me do what I love most and give those children an example of what they too can become.

My name is Jaliah Monae' Buckle, I was born on January 15th, 2007, in Seattle, Washington. I am an adoptee. My biological mother had four children and because she wasn't mentally unable to take care of us and neglectful; We were separated. My biological mother gave me to her younger sister and she adopted me at the age of eighteen. Through my adoption, I was given the opportunity for a better life. My mom and I grew up together, learning to navigate through life. She always encouraged me to be the best person I could be and to make a change in the world. I was raised in a large family. So, my support was not limited. My great aunts, who helped support us played a big role in who I am today. My adoption and what I witnessed with my uncle's children gave me an insight into what I want to do with the rest of my life become a social worker. It's encouraged me to be a part of the change. I've seen so many innocent children go into foster care and get abused and overlooked. I want to give support to those children and give them a chance no one else would give. To do this I plan on getting my masters in social work and all the necessities needed to get the job. I would like to be a support for children as they navigate through the system. Changing how the system is used for these kids, especially children of color. I have seen my family members go through a lot after their guardians or parents have passed or given up and witnessed the social workers move on after it got hard, it was heartbreaking to see someone just give up on kids who never experience that love and security. I quickly learned that children of color are mostly overlooked. Many of them in foster care are coming from communities that have been impacted by generational trauma. Some may not understand this trauma may be passed down, impacting the child's emotions and psychological well-being. I want to be a part of the solution by using myself as a walking example and proof that they could have a future too. This year, I joined DECA, which prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality, and management in high schools around the globe. It has encouraged me that after I receive my master's in social work, I want to start a bakery that caters to low-income communities. This would let me do what I love most and give those children an example of what they, too, can become.

My name is Jaliah Monae' Buckle, I was born on January 15th, 2007, in Seattle, Washington. I am an adoptee. My biological mother had four children and because she wasn't mentally unable to take care of us and neglectful; We were separated. My biological mother gave me to her younger sister and she adopted me at the age of eighteen. Through my adoption, I was given the opportunity for a better life. My mom and I grew up together, learning to navigate through life. She always encouraged me to be the best person I could be and to make a change in the world. I was raised in a large family. So, my support was not limited. My great aunts, who helped support us played a big role in who I am today. My adoption and what I witnessed with my uncle's children gave me an insight into what I want to do with the rest of my life become a social worker. It's encouraged me to be a part of the change. I've seen so many innocent children go into foster care and get abused and overlooked. I want to give support to those children and give them a chance no one else would give. To do this I plan on getting my masters in social work and all the necessities needed to get the job. I would like to be a support for children as they navigate through the system. Changing how the system is used for these kids, especially children of color. I have seen my family members go through a lot after their guardians or parents have passed or given up and witnessed the social workers move on after it got hard, it was heartbreaking to see someone just give up on kids who never experience that love and security. I quickly learned that children of color are mostly overlooked. Many of them in foster care are coming from communities that have been impacted by generational trauma. Some may not understand this trauma may be passed down, impacting the child's emotions and psychological well-being. I want to be a part of the solution by using myself as a walking example and proof that they could have a future too. This year, I joined DECA, which prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality, and management in high schools around the globe. It has encouraged me that after I receive my master's in social work, I want to start a bakery that caters to low-income communities. This would let me do what I love most and give those children an example of what they, too, can become.

My name is Jaliah Monae' Buckle, I was born on January 15th, 2007, in Seattle, Washington. I am an adoptee. My biological mother had four children and because she wasn't mentally unable to take care of us and neglectful; We were separated. My biological mother gave me to her younger sister and she adopted me at the age of eighteen. Through my adoption, I was given the opportunity for a better life. My mom and I grew up together, learning to navigate through life. She always encouraged me to be the best person I could be and to make a change in the world. I was raised in a large family. So, my support was not limited. My great aunts, who helped support us played a big role in who I am today. My adoption and what I witnessed with my uncle's children gave me an insight into what I want to do with the rest of my life become a social worker. It's encouraged me to be a part of the change. I've seen so many innocent children go into foster care and get abused and overlooked. I want to give support to those children and give them a chance no one else would give. To do this I plan on getting my masters in social work and all the necessities needed to get the job. I would like to be a support for children as they navigate through the system. Changing how the system is used for these kids, especially children of color. I have seen my family members go through a lot after their guardians or parents have passed or given up and witnessed the social workers move on after it got hard, it was heartbreaking to see someone just give up on kids who never experience that love and security. I quickly learned that children of color are mostly overlooked. Many of them in foster care are coming from communities that have been impacted by generational trauma. Some may not understand this trauma may be passed down, impacting the child's emotions and psychological well-being. I want to be a part of the solution by using myself as a walking example and proof that they could have a future too. This year , Ijoined DECA, which prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality, and management in high schools around the globe. It has encouraged me that after I receive my master's in social work., Iwant to start a bakery that caters to low-income communities. This would let me do what I love most and give those children an example of what they ,too ,can become.

My name is Jaliah Monae' Buckle, I was born on January 15th, 2007, in Seattle, Washington. I am an adoptee. My biological mother had four children and because she wasn't mentally unable to take care of us and neglectful; We were separated. My biological mother gave me to her younger sister and she adopted me at the age of eighteen. Through my adoption, I was given the opportunity for a better life. My mom and I grew up together, learning to navigate through life. She always encouraged me to be the best person I could be and to make a change in the world. I was raised in a large family. So, my support was not limited. My great aunts, who helped support us played a big role in who I am today. My adoption and what I witnessed with my uncle's children gave me an insight into what I want to do with the rest of my life become a social worker. it's encouraged me to be a part of the change. I've seen so many innocent children go into foster care and get abused and overlooked. I want to give support to those children and give them a chance no one else would give. To do this I plan on getting my masters in social work and all the necessities needed to get the job. I would like to be a support for children as they navigate through the system. Changing how the system is used for these kids, especially children of color. I have seen my family members go through a lot after their guardians or parents have passed or given up and witnessed the social workers move on after it got hard, it was heartbreaking to see someone just give up on kids who never experience that love and security. I quickly learned that children of color are mostly overlooked. Many of them in foster care are coming from communities that have been impacted by generational trauma. Some may not understand this trauma may be passed down, impacting the child's emotions and psychological well-being. I want to be a part of the solution by using myself as a walking example and proof that they could have a future too. This year, I joined DECA, which prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality, and management in high schools around the globe. It has encouraged me that after I receive my master's in social work, I want to start a bakery that caters to low-income communities. This would let me do what I love most and give those children an example of what they, too, can become.

My adoption and what I witnessed with my uncle's children gave me an insight into what I want to do with the rest of my life become a social worker. It's encouraged me to be a part of the change. I've seen so many innocent children go into foster care and get abused and overlooked. I want to give support to those children and give them a chance no one else would give. To do this I plan on getting my masters in social work and all the necessities needed to get the job. I would like to be a support for children as they navigate through the system. Changing how the system is used for these kids, especially children of color. I have seen my family members go through a lot after their guardians or parents have passed or given up and witnessed the social workers move on after it got hard, it was heartbreaking to see someone just give up on kids who never experience that love and security. I quickly learned that children of color are mostly overlooked. Many of them in foster care are coming from communities that have been impacted by generational trauma. Some may not understand this trauma may be passed down, impacting the child's emotions and psychological well-being. I want to be a part of the solution by using myself as a walking example and proof that they could have a future too. This year, I joined DECA, which prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality, and management in high schools around the globe. It has encouraged me that after I receive my master's in social work, I want to start a bakery that caters to low-income communities. This would let me do what I love most and give those children an example of what they too can become.

My name is Jaliah Monae' Buckle, I was born on January 15th, 2007, in Seattle, Washington. I am an adoptee. My biological mother had four children and because she wasn't mentally unable to take care of us and neglectful; We were separated. My biological mother gave me to her younger sister and she adopted me at the age of eighteen. Through my adoption, I was given the opportunity for a better life. My mom and I grew up together, learning to navigate through life. She always encouraged me to be the best person I could be and to make a change in the world. I was raised in a large family. So, my support was not limited. My great aunts, who helped support us played a big role in who I am today. My adoption and what I witnessed with my uncle's children gave me an insight into what I want to do with the rest of my life become a social worker. It's encouraged me to be a part of the change. I've seen so many innocent children go into foster care and get abused and overlooked. I want to give support to those children and give them a chance no one else would give. To do this I plan on getting my masters in social work and all the necessities needed to get the job. I would like to be a support for children as they navigate through the system. Changing how the system is used for these kids, especially children of color. I have seen my family members go through a lot after their guardians or parents have passed or given up and witnessed the social workers move on after it got hard, it was heartbreaking to see someone just give up on kids who never experience that love and security. I quickly learned that children of color are mostly overlooked. Many of them in foster care are coming from communities that have been impacted by generational trauma. Some may not understand this trauma may be passed down, impacting the child's emotions and psychological well-being. I want to be a part of the solution by using myself as a walking example and proof that they could have a future too. This year I have joined DECA, which prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality, and management in high schools around the globe. It has encouraged me that after I receive my master's in social work. I also want to start a bakery that caters to low-income communities. This would let me do what I love most and give those children an example of what they too can become.

My name is Jaliah Monae' Buckle, I was born on January 15th, 2007, in Seattle, Washington. I am an adoptee. My biological mother had four children and because she wasn't mentally unable to take care of us and neglectful; We were separated. My biological mother gave me to her younger sister and she adopted me at the age of eighteen. Through my adoption, I was given the opportunity for a better life. My mom and I grew up together, learning to navigate through life. She always encouraged me to be the best person I could be and to make a change in the world. I was raised in a large family. So, my support was not limited. My great aunts, who helped support us played a big role in who I am today. My adoption and what I witnessed with my uncle's children gave me an insight into what I want to do with the rest of my life become a social worker. It's encouraged me to be a part of the change. I've seen so many innocent children go into foster care and get abused and overlooked. I want to give support to those children and give them a chance no one else would give. To do this I plan on getting my masters in social work and all the necessities needed to get the job. I would like to be a support for children as they navigate through the system. Changing how the system is used for these kids, especially children of color. I have seen my family members go through a lot after their guardians or parents have passed or given up and witnessed the social workers move on after it got hard, it was heartbreaking to see someone just give up on kids who never experience that love and security. I quickly learned that children of color are mostly overlooked. Many of them in foster care are coming from communities that have been impacted by generational trauma. Some may not understand this trauma may be passed down, impacting the child's emotions and psychological well-being. I want to be a part of the solution by using myself as a walking example and proof that they could have a future too. This year, I joined DECA, which prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality, and management in high schools around the globe. It has encouraged me that after I receive my master's in social work, I want to start a bakery that caters to low-income communities. This would let me do what I love most and give those children an example of what they, too, can become.

My name is Jaliah Monae' Buckle, I was born on January 15th, 2007, in Seattle, Washington. I am an adoptee. My biological mother had four children and because she wasn't mentally unable to take care of us and neglectful; We were separated. My biological mother gave me to her younger sister and she adopted me at the age of eighteen. Through my adoption, I was given the opportunity for a better life. My mom and I grew up together, learning to navigate through life. She always encouraged me to be the best person I could be and to make a change in the world. I was raised in a large family. So, my support was not limited. My great aunts, who helped support us played a big role in who I am today. My adoption and what I witnessed with my uncle's children gave me an insight into what I want to do with the rest of my life become a social worker. it's encouraged me to be a part of the change. I've seen so many innocent children go into foster care and get abused and overlooked. I want to give support to those children and give them a chance no one else would give. To do this I plan on getting my masters in social work and all the necessities needed to get the job. I would like to be a support for children as they navigate through the system. Changing how the system is used for these kids, especially children of color. I have seen my family members go through a lot after their guardians or parents have passed or given up and witnessed the social workers move on after it got hard, it was heartbreaking to see someone just give up on kids who never experience that love and security. I quickly learned that children of color are mostly overlooked. Many of them in foster care are coming from communities that have been impacted by generational trauma. Some may not understand this trauma may be passed down, impacting the child's emotions and psychological well-being. I want to be a part of the solution by using myself as a walking example and proof that they could have a future too. This year I have joined DECA, which prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality, and management in high schools around the globe. It has encouraged me that after I receive my master's in social work. I also want to start a bakery that caters to low-income communities. This would let me do what I love most and give those children an example of what they too can become.

My name is Jaliah Monae' Buckle, I was born on January 15th, 2007, in Seattle, Washington. I am an adoptee. My biological mother had four children and because she wasn't mentally unable to take care of us and neglectful; We were separated. My biological mother gave me to her younger sister and she adopted me at the age of eighteen. through my adoption, I was given the opportunity for a better life. My mom and I grew up together, learning to navigate through life. she always encouraged me to be the best person I could be and to make a change in the world. I was raised in a large family. So, my support was not limited. My great aunts, who helped support us played a big role in who I am today. My adoption and what I witnessed with my uncle's children gave me an insight into what I want to do with the rest of my life become a social worker. It's encouraged me to be a part of the change. I've seen so many innocent children go into foster care and get abused and overlooked. I want to give support to those children and give them a chance no one else would give. To do this I plan on getting my masters in social work and all the necessities needed to get the job. I would like to be a support for children as they navigate through the system. Changing how the system is used for these kids, especially children of color. I have seen my family members go through a lot after their guardians or parents have passed or given up and witnessed the social workers move on after it got hard, it was heartbreaking to see someone just give up on kids who never experience that love and security. I quickly learned that children of color are mostly overlooked. Many of them in foster care are coming from communities that have been impacted by generational trauma. Some may not understand this trauma may be passed down, impacting the child's emotions and psychological well-being. I want to be a part of the solution by using myself as a walking example and proof that they could have a future too. This year I have joined DECA, which prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality, and management in high schools around the globe. It has encouraged me that after I receive my master's in social work. I also want to start a bakery that caters to low-income communities. This would let me do what I love most and give those children an example of what they too can become.