Leilana from Texas

Leilana is a bright child who loves to laugh and make jokes. She has a corky sense of humor and encourages others to be happy through laughter. Her favorite colors are red and blue. Leilana loves Siberian huskies and would love to have one one day. She is brave and will defend others when she feels they are mistreated. She has big life goals and hopes to one day go to college. Leliana would like to go to college to study psychology and become a therapist. She is confident that she can achieve this goal and wants to prove to herself and others that she can do anything she puts her mind to. Leilana does well in school and is able to advocate for herself with regard to her educational needs. She is very active and will engage in new activities. She is a unique kid who has a bright future and has come a long way. She is very observant and willing to engage in conversations with peers and adults. She is able to form and maintain peer relationships. She is a loveable teen who wants to be valued and loved in a family one day. She will let her guard down as she becomes comfortable with people. Leiliana dreams of learning more about her cultural history and exploring her ethnicity. She wants to intern at a therapist's office and get a job and car.

Leilana's forever family will be accepting and understanding of her. Leilana's preference would be to have a two-person family. Her family will advocate for her through her struggles and any adversities that she may face. Her family will not shy away from any challenges she may face as she navigates her life. She would like to have a structured home with clear expectations and rules. She wants a family to be there for her through thick and thin, even if she tries to push them away. Leilana would benefit from a family that encourages her to live healthy and be active. She would love to have parents who will sit down and talk to her calmly, not go to bed angry with her and give her space. Leilana would also like for her family to allow her to foster and maintain a relationship with her younger sister. Her family will be able to provide a safe place and allow Leilana to grow.