Photolisting Profile for Larrea

Larrea is an 18-year-old girl from Tennessee who is hoping to be adopted.

Larrea likes to do hair and likes to shop. She enjoys matching outfits and is very aware of how different labels look together. She likes to wear "baby phat" clothes and likes jewelry. Larrea has recently started to learn how to cook. She especially enjoys cooking with shrimp. Larrea does not like schoolwork, but does like to go to school. She enjoys listening to music and likes to go to the movies and the mall with her friends. Larrea's foster parent says that Larrea can be a positive child and can get along with others when things are going her way. Her foster mother also says that Larrea has been a big help in the home when it comes to keeping her chores up and does not have to be told twice to "do her part." Larrea has a beautiful voice and likes to go to church with her foster family. Larrea also speaks with good manners and a quiet voice. Larrea's therapist advises that Larrea needs guidance in matters of finance and schoolwork and needs encouragement that she is precious to her family. Larrea needs to know that she matters to her parents and other family members. She needs to know that she will be loved unconditionally. Larrea needs to be in a structured environment with clearly defined boundaries. Her parents should be able to give her unconditional love and be willing to discuss topics openly and without reservation with her. They should encourage her with her schoolwork, friend choices, and extracurricular activities. Larrea will need assistance and continued instruction on how to better manage her finances, such as planning ahead for activities and purchases and saving for her future. Larrea would like to travel outside of her hometown and have some new experiences.