Maria from Texas

Bella is a bright and multi-talented youth. She excels academically, consistently achieving A/B honor roll status, and was even advanced up a grade in middle school. Bella is a creative artist, enjoying drawing, dancing, and various crafts. She also finds joy in reading, watching movies, and spending time with animals. Bilingual in English and Spanish, Bella values education and is dedicated to personal growth, actively building healthy habits. Beyond her academic and artistic pursuits, Bella is a dedicated member of the school swim team and choir, where she showcases her beautiful singing voice, despite initial shyness. She is a caring and empathetic individual, known for her desire to help others and her dream of finding a loving forever family. Bella enjoys reading, evidenced by her extensive book collection, and using technology. She is open-minded, willing to try new foods, and demonstrates maturity. Bella has a kind and generous heart, always looking for the good in people.

Bella thrives in a patient, nurturing, and structured environment. She needs a family that provides consistent routines and redirection, fostering a sense of stability. A family dedicated to building her self-esteem and reinforcing her self-worth is crucial. Ideally, this family will be able to provide her with focused, one-on-one attention, and prioritize her individual needs. To maintain her connection to her heritage, a bilingual (Spanish-English) family would be ideal. Bella enjoys family activities and needs a supportive environment where she feels loved, worthy, and free to express her needs. Most importantly, Bella needs a family that accepts her for who she is, understands her past experiences, and provides the support and guidance she needs to continue to grow and heal. They will teach her life skills and make her feel loved and worthy.

She likes to read a lot. She likes going places and having fun.