Ellen from Texas

Ellen is a kind, outgoing teen who thrives on building strong connections with those around her. She enjoys volunteering to support other teens who have experienced foster care, demonstrating her empathy and generosity. Ellen's friendly nature helps her make new friends easily, and she consistently maintains lasting, meaningful relationships. Goal-oriented and determined, Ellen enjoys setting personal goals and creating action plans to achieve them, often taking on extra chores to reach her objectives--such as earning extra merch from her favorite artists, Taylor Swift and Stray Kids. Ellen also has a passion for cooking and baking. Recently, she attended a pasta-making class, where she enjoyed preparing homemade pasta and savoring her creation. In addition to her culinary interests, Ellen enjoys writing, gaming, and dancing, using these activities as creative outlets for self-expression.

Ellen will thrive with a trauma-informed family that provides consistent structure, encouragement, and opportunities to participate in meaningful activities. Her forever family will have strong community connections and a supportive network to help Ellen pursue her interests and achieve her goals. They will advocate for the services and resources she needs to succeed in school and other areas of her life. Ellen would also like to maintain her relationship and frequent video contact with her grandparents.