jaleesa IS WAITING FOR A FAMILY

Need an extra hand in the kitchen? Jaleesa adores cooking and baking! Those who know her best describe her as funny, helpful, and empathetic. Jaleesa's favorite color is pink. Hobbies she enjoys include listening to music, going on walks, swimming, and watching anime. Like other teens, Jaleesa likes listening to music or watching videos online. Hot wings, baked goods, and Sprite are her most craved foods. If she could choose any superpower, she would choose teleportation. Jaleesa's favorite animals are tigers because of her favorite stuffed toy, Mr. Green. In the future, she would like a family, to be a successful adult, have a nice house, get married, and have a pet dog and cat.

She is in the tenth grade and has expressed liking math the 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