Destanie from Texas

Destanie is a curious, creative, and outgoing teenager. She can be very outgoing and talkative upon initial meeting. Destanie makes friends easily at school. She enjoys participating in after-school and summer programs. Destanie enjoys spending time with friends, putting on makeup, hair styling, board games, and crafting. She also enjoys being on the phone and playing on the tablet. Destanie is affectionate and kind and loves spending time with her peers. She responds well when given the opportunity to be independent. Destanie is intelligent, does well in school, and benefits from educational support. Her interests include visiting new places, doing beauty-related things, crafting, and spending time with family. Destanie's favorite foods include hot wings (the hotter, the better), pizza and pasta. She aspires to be a licensed cosmetologist. Destanie is very excited about the possibility of being adopted.

Destanie's forever family will be a nurturing, committed, and caring family who will assist her in reaching her fullest potential. Destanie's family will show her that they are there for her and are supportive to her maintaining contact with her biological siblings. The best suitable family for Destanie will consist of a one or two-parent home. Destanie is used to being around siblings and would do well with both older and younger children. She wants her forever family to understand her desire to maintain contact with her siblings.