Photolisting Profile for Clarissa

Clarissa is a 14-year-old girl from Texas who is hoping to be adopted.

Clarissa is a young girl with a lot of energy and interest in life. She is described by those who know her, as being affectionate, outgoing and friendly. Clarissa interacts especially well with adults and enjoys socializing. Clarissa loves to get involved in activities. She enjoys the youth group at her church. She loves to bake cookies. Her favorite foods are kiwi fruit and lasagna. Her foster mother notes that Clarissa is willing to try anything and is very motivated to make improvements. Clarissa does well in school. Clarissa is friendly and enjoys talking to her friends at shcool. She needs extra help at school. She is enrolled in band where she plays the clarinet. Visit me at the TARE Gallery.

The family who adopts Clarissa needs to continue with the therapeutic needs Clarissa has. A family who will encourage sibling contact is best, as Clarissa has siblings she will not be placed with. An adoptive family will need to be ready to help Clarissa with peer relationships, social activities and academic achievement.