Anna, 7 years old, SD | 18 DAYS WAITING

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SD DSS - Pennington County

Anna is a sweet girl with a deep love for reading. Currently living in a foster home that hopes to adopt her and her brothers, she finds herself navigating a mix of emotions. While she truly appreciates the warmth of her new home, she misses her mom dearly. Despite this, Anna takes joy in her surroundings and contributes by helping with ranch chores, like opening and closing the gates for the cowboys. In school, she's a star; she excels in her studies. Anna also has a special affection for animals, further highlighting her kind and caring nature.

Anna loves books and is particularly interested in reading about Laura Ingalls, who also lived in South Dakota. She believes that reading inspires her dreams and helps her create her own stories. Anna takes good care of her books and often finds joy in reading, which allows her to relax. For her, each book is a new adventure waiting to be explored.