Tuesday's Child: Erika is a natural leader

Erika is a vibrant 15-year-old who enjoys spending time with her peers but who also values her quiet time. She is intelligent, independent, and strong-willed. Very sociable, she has many friends and is always willing to lend a helping hand. She can be both playful and serious.

Although she is easy-going, she does not hesitate to advocate for herself and her needs. Erika is resilient and easily adapts to any situation she finds herself in.

Among her favorite pastimes are arts and crafts, basketball and origami. She does well at solving problems, which is perhaps one reason why she is so good at playing chess and other strategic board games. Erika also likes animals and enjoys caring for them.

Erika loves to dance and delights in creating her own choreography. She is a natural born leader, so she instructs others on the new routines she creates. She loves physical activity and enjoys trips to trampoline parks and other similar places to get active and have fun.

Erika is ready for her forever family and would bring happiness, loyalty, love, and affection to a family. She has the potential to be successful and reach her personal goals, but she cannot do this alone. She would thrive in a home with a patient, caring family that can give her the care and attention she deserves. Erika is close to her siblings, and it is important that they remain in contact.

For more information about Erika, and other youth waiting for their permanent homes, contact us at [email protected] or 267-443-1872. The Adoption Center is a private, non-profit organization that creates permanent environments for children in foster care through public awareness, advocacy, family-finding, and well-organized adoption match events to spark and sustain the strongest placements. Learn more at www.adopt.org.