Jasmine from Texas

Jasmine is an energetic child who enjoys gymnastics, music, and dancing. Music brings joy to her and is also therapeutic when she's experiencing tough times. Her favorite artists include Taylor Swift, Ellie Goulding, and Katy Perry. Jasmine can be outspoken when limits are placed on her, but she also enjoys doing chores and having responsibilities. In school, Jasmine has had some academic struggles. She has shown she can be successful when provided with support and encouragement. Jasmine has an older sister and a younger brother who are not part of this adoption. She enjoys spending time with her sister and would like to reestablish contact with her brother. She would also like to maintain a relationship with other relatives and hopes her forever family will support this.

Jasmine's family will be patient, warm, and nurturing. Her family will offer consistent encouragement, reminders of past success, understanding, and a high level of support to help her overcome issues from her past. Jasmine may at times need to be inspired to participate in group activities, rather than spending time alone. Her forever family should be willing to support her love of music and her desire to maintain a relationship with her siblings who are not part of this adoption.