Azalea, 7 years old, NM | 1 DAY WAITING | NEEDED BY 10/16

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Azalea is happiest in motion. Whether she's swimming, playing outside with her siblings, or tinkering with electronics to see how they work, she brings the same curiosity and energy to everything she does. That same drive shows up in school too, where she's making great strides, especially in math. As the middle child of four, Azalea treasures her close bond with her siblings. In the middle of the changes that come with foster care, that connection has remained one steady, joyful constant in her life.

Azalea wants to dress up as a police officer for Halloween and other fall events this year, with pants included in the costume now that the weather's turning cooler. It's a meaningful choice for her. Azalea has had negative interactions with police in the past, but in recent years she's come to see and appreciate how much they help others, and dressing up as someone she's grown to look up to feels like a genuine reflection of that change.