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At just fourteen, Carlito’s life has been defined by instability—foster care, frequent moves, and missed birthdays—but he’s turning his pain into purpose. As a dedicated volunteer with Pop-Up Birthday, he helps foster kids celebrate their special days, drawing from his own experience of how birthdays can feel like reminders of loss. Yet Carlito’s resilience shines brighter: he just completed his first full school year in seven years, a huge step toward stability. With big dreams, he plans to study child psychology and open his own group home—a place where kids feel seen, safe, and connected. This young man isn’t just surviving—he’s building a future where others don’t have to.

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