Eliza from Texas

Eliza is a beautiful youth with a sweet personality. She loves getting dolled up and treated like a princess. She especially likes it when she gets her nails painted. Eliza also likes to stay active and participate in recreational activities. Her favorite foods are hot pockets, nachos, and honey buns. If she had a wish, she would really like to have a party at Chuck-e-Cheese Pizza restaurant. She can be polite and well-mannered, but can also get in disagreements with peers. Eliza stands strong in her preferences with her caregivers when things are not as she envisioned. She is very sensitive with her feelings and needs clear expectations. She responds well to redirection and likes to be given choices. In general she is good about correcting her behavior and wants to please her caregivers. Eliza attends church every week and participates in Bible study and is on the praise dance team, which she would like to continue. She has a close relationship with her siblings, who are not part of this adoption. Eliza participates in life skills classes and maintains good behavior in school. She requires reminders about her activities of daily living. Eliza has a kind heart and wants to be adopted. She likes to receive attention and responds well to praise and positive feedback from caregivers. Eliza loves owls and anything pink and gold!

Eliza will benefit from a family who will provide her with a structured and nurturing home environment. She needs a family who will give her a lot of attention, praise, and positive reinforcement. She needs a family who will help her maintain sibling contact.