Trenton, New Jersey (CNN) -- Many 16-year-olds might covet a smartphone, an Xbox, maybe some expensive new sneakers or even a car. Ronald Hennig just wanted a suit so he could attend a relative's funeral. "I didn't really own even a shirt and tie or dress shoes," he said. "I was seeing some of my old family members, and it was kind of embarrassing to not have a suit when everyone else would have one." The teenager, who had been in and out of foster care for much of his childhood, was living in a group home at the time. His caseworker was unable to justify the nonessential expense.
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Foster children don't often get what they want, but one group is trying to help change that
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Danielle Gletow's nonprofit posts kids' wishes online so anyone can pay for them
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Wishes can be tangible like a bike, or they can be an experience like music lessons
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