Daniela, 12 years old, NJ

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Daniela immigrated to the U.S. from Romania at age 9 due to her biological parents' inability to care for her and her siblings. After entering the foster care system, she was adopted by a New Jersey family, along with another Romanian child. Despite being intelligent and learning English quickly, Daniela struggled to adjust and has since lived with two more families. She is currently recommended for residential treatment before potentially being reunified with a family interested in adopting her. Daniela enjoys visiting her resource parents and is eager to learn new coping skills. She hopes to attend college and become a veterinarian to help animals.

Daniela is currently living in a group home where she is working on learning healthier ways to cope with her mental health needs. She sometimes has difficulty sleeping when her room is too dark. Daniela is asking for a calming night light to help her feel more comfortable and relaxed at bedtime. Having a soft light would help her feel safer at night and support her in getting better sleep.