Melanie, 11 years old, CA

Melanie is a spunky kid who loves being the center of attention and playing with her older siblings. She's into skateboarding, soccer, and drawing, and she comes from a single parent home where money is often tight. Even so, she pitches in by making her own bed and doing her own laundry, and she's got a laugh that's impossible not to catch.

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CA DCFS - Los Angeles County