Jazelle, 11 years old, NE

Jazelle is an intelligent and beautiful young lady. She is one of five siblings who spent time in foster care with their grandmother before returning to their mother. Throughout their lives, Jazelle and her siblings have experienced domestic violence and drug abuse. Her father is currently in prison. Jazelle is very sensitive to the people and environments around her; she feels deeply and yearns for one-on-one attention, which she rarely receives. She loves to write and read, and if she had the opportunity, she would also enjoy taking pictures. As an observer, Jazelle often takes in her surroundings. In her family, Jazelle is the one who always wants to make everything better. She struggles when she feels unable to fix things. Despite this, she frequently has a joyful demeanor and loves holidays, with her eyes sparkling when talking about her favorite things.

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Department of Health and Human Services- Nebraska