MI01C010576
| Status: | Available |
| Name: | Lashayla |
| Age: | 16 |
| Race: | Black/African American |
| Gender: | Female |
| State: | Michigan |
| Case #: | MI01C010576 |
| Last Profile Update: | 04/02/26 |
| Photo Updated: | 09/01/25 |
About Lashayla
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Lashayla is a thoughtful and caring teen who takes time to get comfortable but builds genuine connections once she does. She pays attention to the people around her and makes an effort to be kind. She enjoys talking about music, TV, and everyday life, and she brings a steady, easygoing presence to her relationships.
Her interests reflect both creativity and routine. She enjoys doing hair and getting her nails done, and she has shared a goal of becoming a hairdresser. When she spends time with friends, she often styles hair and connects in that space. After school, she prefers to rest and recharge. On weekends, she likes to sleep in and watch TV. She is also involved in her church community through youth group and volunteering, where she spends time with others in a structured setting.
At home, Lashayla contributes in meaningful ways. She helps keep shared spaces clean by taking care of the kitchen and bathroom, along with sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, and making her bed. She responds to clear expectations and benefits from consistency. In school, she has worked to improve her progress, especially in math, and takes pride in that effort.
Lashayla enjoys celebrating her birthday with a family dinner, decorations, and gifts. She has shared that she wants a family that is kind, patient, and willing to give her some independence as she grows, including the chance to attend public school and experience typical teenage life. She also has an interest in her heritage and would prefer a family with similar cultural connections. Maintaining her relationship with her sister is important to her and will need ongoing support.
Lashayla would do best with two experienced parents who can provide structure, supervision, and steady support. She would do best as the oldest or only child in the home. A family that is trauma-informed, patient, and committed for the long term will help her continue to build on her strengths. She would also enjoy a home with friendly pets.