Jeryca, 9 years old, NJ | 1126 DAYS WAITING |

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Jeryca is a really sweet girl and lives in a foster home with her older brother. She's a quiet, sensitive, and smart girl who has a heart of gold. Jeryca always puts the needs and feelings of others before her own. She loves helping out with the household chores and looks up to her older brother. Although Jeryca is a bit shy, she enjoys it when people pay attention to her. She takes pride in her appearance and loves it when people compliment her on how pretty she looks. Jeryca used to have a sheltered life and took on a parental role in her previous home, which made it a bit hard for her to transition to school. She found it hard to interact with her peers and preferred to be alone. Also, due to the sheltered lifestyle, Jeryca's speech needs went unmet. However, Jeryca has since developed an interest in female-centered toys, especially Barbie.

Brianna is a kind and soft-spoken young woman who treats everyone with respect. She has a quiet strength and a small but supportive group of friends she relies on for encouragement. Currently she lives in foster care and feels thankful for the stability it brings. She’s attending community college majoring in psychology with the dream of becoming a therapist so she can help others facing tough times. Growing up in San Diego Brianna loves spending time at the beach and enjoys cooking which makes her feel happy and creative. Overall Brianna is a thoughtful and resilient young woman who is working hard toward her goals while embracing her journey into motherhood with hope and love.