MI01C010224
| Status: | Available |
| Name: | LaKyra |
| Age: | 14 |
| Race: | Black/African American |
| Gender: | Female |
| State: | Michigan |
| Case #: |
MI01C010224 |
| Last Profile Update: | 07/18/25 |
| Photo Updated: | 07/19/25 |
About LaKyra
When you first meet LaKyra, she might come off a bit reserved but give her a little time and you’ll find a witty, engaging teen with a sharp sense of humor and a deep appreciation for connection. She lights up when she’s around people she trusts, whether she’s chatting with friends or relaxing on the phone with friends after school. LaKyra finds comfort in the familiar. She enjoys slow, quiet weekends filled with sleep, casual conversation, and time to just be herself. One of her favorite things is reading, and she gravitates toward activities that allow her space to unwind, like drawing or doing hair. On more active days, you might catch her running track or tossing a football around with friends. She’s also proud of the way she keeps her room tidy and helps out around the house when needed.
If you ask LaKyra where she’d go if she could visit anywhere in the world, she’d keep it simple: “somewhere hot.” Her favorite way to celebrate anything, including her birthday, is with good food and a low-key vibe. She doesn’t need flashy plans, just a space where she feels understood and at ease. “LaKyra likes chatting with friends and can be very social,” says an adult close to her. “LaKyra is resilient and can advocate for herself on matters that she deems important.” When thinking about her future, LaKyra has dreams of beings a sleep interpreter—proof of her sense of humor and her love of rest. She also has big-picture goals, like having a paid-off home and car, and enough money to be secure.
A family who welcomes LaKyra will need to bring patience, grace, and a strong understanding of teenage development. LaKyra would do best in a home with a single mom, mom and dad, or two moms who are experienced and trauma informed. She would do best as the only child in the home. She thrives with a family who is consistent and calm and can offer her space to grow while still showing up for her when she needs support. While she may not have a long list of things she wants to do with a future family just yet, what matters most is that they create an environment where she feels safe, seen, and respected. LaKyra is resilient, creative, and quietly funny. With the right people beside her, she has every opportunity to continue becoming exactly who she’s meant to be.
