Deasia has been in foster care since 2015. Despite her many challenges, she continues to push forward, with a desire to succeed. She participated in the teen health GEMS (The Girls Educated and Motivated for Success Mentoring Program) this spring. She is active in the independent living program, for foster teens. De’Asia is a 9th grader and loves to dance. She is always interested in changing her hair, nails and fashion. A lot of her free time is spent with friends in her new neighborhood.