Athena from Texas

Athena is a ray of sunshine! This friendly and sweet child is affectionate and can charm just about anyone. She can strike up a conversation with a stranger and leave them feeling like they've known her forever. Athena is expressive with her feelings and has a real knack for cheering people up when they're down. When she's not busy spreading joy, you'll often find her happily engaged with her toys, listening to music, or watching music videos on her tablet. Athena enjoys school and loves to color, and when hunger strikes, she's a fan of sub sandwiches, cheeseburgers, and, of course, cookies! Her favorite colors are pink and purple. Athena loves spending time with her friends, especially when it involves going to the movies. She's a good listener and responds well to guidance. Creative expression is important to Athena, and she enjoys drawing, coloring, and playing with dolls, often engaging in imaginative games of "house." In her downtime, Athena enjoys watching movies.

Athena's forever family will provide a loving, yet firm and consistent environment, following through with reasonable consequences. She would thrive in a two-parent home where she is the youngest child and may benefit from caregivers who are older or have experience working with children. A highly structured environment with a predictable daily routine and clear expectations will help Athena flourish. A home with a strong female role model would bring out the best in Athena. Growing up with older or same-age siblings would also be a positive experience for her. Athena needs parents who are patient, provide consistent praise for her successes, and offer gentle redirection when needed.