Destiny from Vermont

Destiny is a creative and thoughtful 15-year-old who is looking forward to finding a family where she can feel safe, supported, and connected. Destiny enjoys expressing her creativity through drawing and painting. She also has a strong interest in horses and horseback riding, and spending time with animals is something she finds enjoyable. She especially likes dogs and would be happy to have opportunities to be around animals. Social connections are important to Destiny. She enjoys spending time with friends and having opportunities to participate in activities with peers. When meeting new people, Destiny can be quiet and reserved at first. She benefits from having time to become comfortable and build trust. As she gets to know people, she is able to become more relaxed and allow others to see more of her personality. Destiny enjoys a variety of foods and is generally open to different types of meals. While fish is not a favorite, she does enjoy sushi! School & Growing Independence Destiny has the ability to do well academically. She is most successful when she stays organized and completes assignments on time. Consistent encouragement, structure, and supportive reminders can help her remain focused and experience success at school. As a teenager, Destiny is continuing to develop independence and learn important life skills. She benefits from clear expectations, consistency, patience, and positive guidance as she continues to develop an understanding of boundaries and responsibility. Important Relationships Maintaining relationships with her older sisters is very important to Destiny. She would like to continue having a connection with them as she moves forward. A prospective family should be willing to recognize the importance of these relationships and support appropriate, ongoing sibling connections. The Family Destiny Needs Destiny would benefit from a family who is patient, nurturing, consistent, and willing to build a relationship at her pace. She needs adults who can provide structure while also giving her opportunities to develop independence and confidence. A family who will encourage her creativity, support her interest in horses and animals, and help her maintain important sibling relationships would be especially meaningful. Most importantly, Destiny needs a family who will recognize her strengths, potential, and individuality, while remaining patient and supportive as she continues to grow. With the right support and a strong sense of belonging, Destiny has the opportunity to continue developing her talents, strengthening her relationships, and growing into the confident young woman she is capable of becoming. All waiting children have experienced some degree of abuse, neglect and loss. This profile is meant as an introduction. To get a fuller understanding of the child, please follow up with the email that’s listed. For further information about this child, please contact: PFHeartgallery@lundvt.org