jaleesa IS WAITING FOR A FAMILY

Jaleesa has been described as an empathetic, funny, and helpful teen who wants to be part of a family and community. In the future, she hopes to be a successful adult, get married, own a home, and have a pet dog and cat. She has many hobbies, including swimming, going on walks, and listening to music. She adores watching anime. If she could choose any superpower, she would choose teleportation. Jaleesa’s favorite color is pink. Her favorite animal is a tiger because of her favorite stuffed toy, Mr. Green. You can often find Jaleesa in the kitchen! Cooking and baking are her favorite pastimes! Her most craved foods are baked goods, hot wings, and Sprite.

She is in the eleventh grade and has expressed that she likes math best. 

Jaleesa would do well in a family with a mom and a dad or a single mom residing in an urban area, in which she can be the youngest child in the home; however, her caseworker will consider all family types. She hopes to have pets. Jaleesa has significant connections to maintain following placement. Financial assistance may be available for adoption-related services.

For Colorado children, both home studied and non-home studied Colorado families are encouraged to inquire; only home studied families from other states should do so.

DOB: 2006, reference number 148800

Photography by Taryn Bennett