Yaneli, 15 years old, OH

Yaneli is bright, kind, and approaches life's changes with grace and determination. Yaneli is a teenage girl who is currently placed in foster care, separated from her close community and family, she has been working hard to adapt to her foster home. She is hardworking and resilient, always striving to do her best, even when faced with new challenges. English is Yaneli's second language and she has had to work hard to overcome obstacles socially and academically while in care. At her core, Yaneli is strong and sociable; she enjoys her friends, her interests, and the everyday joys of growing up. Yet, she carries herself with a maturity that reflects her strength of character. Her kindness shines through in the way she treats others, and her ability to adapt while staying true to herself makes her an inspiring young woman. Yaneli's warmth, perseverance, and positive spirit truly define who she is.

Wishes submitted by:

Beech Acres Parenting Center