Waiting children

Last update: May 10, 2009 - 3:51 PM

"Hi, I'm Jessica and I'm 14 years old. My favorite subject is world geography. Although some days I get off task at school, you'll often find my head in a book! Of course, I'm a social butterfly, and it is tempting to talk to my friends when I should be studying.

"I love singing karaoke or in a choir, Dance Dance Revolution, swimming, roller skating and watching TV. Two of my favorite movies are 'Twilight' and 'Marley and Me.'

"When I grow up, I want to be a fashion designer and travel around the world. I love little kids and animals, so it would be great to have younger siblings and a pet. If you don't have pets, maybe I could volunteer at the Humane Society. People say I'm really good with kids and with people with disabilities. I think that's because I care about people and know that people with disabilities are whole people, just like I am.

"I prefer the Twin Cities and hope you will support my contact with relatives. It doesn't matter to me what race you are or whether you are gay or straight. What I really need is to be adopted by a family that will be there for me through good times and bad, even when I'm an adult."

If you would like more information about Jessica or any of Minnesota's other Waiting Children, contact the Minnesota Adoption Resource network at 612-861-7115 or go online to www.mnadopt.org.