Carla, 12 years old, NJ

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Carla has been in foster care for years after her family was no longer able to meet her care needs. She has been estranged from her mother since birth and has never known her father. Carla is a creative young lady who often strives to be older than her age. She is a fashionista who enjoys all things girly, including fashion, beauty, and arts and crafts. While she enjoys expressing her maturity, Carla truly shines when she allows herself to embrace being a child and participate in age-appropriate activities. Carla's goal is to be adopted by her grandmother once she makes sufficient progress in her program. She looks forward to the opportunity to be part of a permanent and loving family environment.

Carla is requesting a bracelet-making kit to help her stay busy in a positive and productive way when she feels bored. She enjoys being creative and would like to make bracelets for her friends, teachers, and other important people in her life. This would give Carla a healthy way to use her energy and express herself. It would also help her during times when she needs a break from others by giving her a calming activity to focus on. Making bracelets can help her practice patience, concentration, and staying calm.