MI01C09774
| Status: | Available |
| Name: | Sydney |
| Age: | 15 |
| Race: | Black/African American |
| Gender: | Female |
| State: | Michigan |
| Case #: | MI01C09774 |
| Last Profile Update: | 08/27/26 |
| Photo Updated: | 09/18/26 |
About Sydney
For Sydney, who prefers to go by her nickname Leiah, some of life’s most meaningful moments are the quiet ones: loved ones gathered together, laughter filling a room, and the feeling of knowing she belongs. Thoughtful, bright, and deeply insightful, Leiah is someone who thinks beyond herself and cares deeply about the people around her. She can be shy and soft-spoken when first meeting someone, but once she feels comfortable and safe, her personality begins to shine. She enjoys conversation, has a curious mind, and is reflective about both her experiences and her own growth. Leiah also knows when she needs time to recharge, appreciating calm environments and quiet downtime after her social battery has been spent.
Leiah has a creative spirit and a wonderful appreciation for the things that make life interesting. She loves reading and visiting bookstores to choose new books, and she enjoys movies, shopping, going out to eat, and getting her hair and nails done. Her favorite foods are nachos and tacos, and trivia games are a fun way to challenge her curious mind. She is interested in exploring activities like volleyball or an art club and enjoys spending weekends outside, taking walks, watching television, or simply relaxing. Wolves are her favorite animals because she thinks they are cool, and blue is her favorite color. Halloween gives Leiah another opportunity to express her creativity through costumes and makeup, while Easter and Christmas hold a different kind of meaning for her. What she loves most about those holidays is being surrounded by loved ones and experiencing the peaceful feeling of everyone gathering together with happiness and love.
At home and at school, Leiah has demonstrated many positive strengths. She got along well with peers and teachers and showed respect for authority. She is also helpful and capable of contributing to a household, assisting with dishes, laundry, keeping her room tidy, basic cooking, and other chores that need to be done. Leiah cares deeply about other people's feelings and has the ability to reflect on her own actions. If she realizes she has spoken sharply to someone, she is willing to come back and apologize. She is proud of the growth she has made and is able to recognize her strengths. Looking toward the future, Leiah hopes to graduate from high school and college, become a successful woman, and pursue her dreams of becoming both a fashion designer and a lawyer.
Leiah is eager to find a forever family and understands that building a relationship takes patience on both sides. She hopes for caregivers who will give her time to develop trust, spend meaningful one-on-one time with her, and create a calm, supportive home where she feels heard and understood. She would do best with an experienced parent or parents and as the only or youngest child in the home. A home with pets and a family with cultural similarities would also be welcomed. Leiah looks forward to the simple joys of family life, including going to church, taking vacations, spending time together, and helping around the house. Above all, she wants a family willing to be patient with her as they learn one another and build the lasting connection she has been hoping for.