MI01C010826
| Status: | Available |
| Name: | Kalynn |
| Age: | 16 |
| Race: | Hispanic/Latino |
| Gender: | Female |
| State: | Michigan |
| Case #: | MI01C010826 |
| Last Profile Update: | 09/10/25 |
| Photo Updated: | 05/29/25 |
About Kalynn
Kalynn lives out loud. Whether she’s flipping through the air at cheer practice or cracking a joke that makes the whole room laugh, she doesn’t hold back. There’s a boldness in the way she carries herself, a quiet courage in how she leans into who she is—bright, funny, and unapologetically real. She’s not trying to be anyone else. She’s too busy being the best version of herself. Her courage shows up in little ways: choosing red and black as her favorite colors because they feel powerful or deciding to cut her own hair at home because she’d rather trust her hands than someone else’s scissors. It’s in how she owns her quirks, loves Oreos without shame, and sets big goals for herself, like becoming a nurse in the Air Force one day. Kalynn doesn’t just imagine a future. She builds it, one fearless step at a time. Kalynn also dreams of places that feel like pieces of her, like Puerto Rico or Costa Rica, places tied to her roots. She wants to experience them not just as vacation spots, but as meaningful parts of her story. That longing to know where she comes from is matched by a deep desire to keep growing into who she wants to be. If you asked her what she’d wish for, she might say something simple and sweet, like an unlimited supply of cookies and cream ice cream. But behind the joke is someone who knows what matters: joy, freedom, and being seen. And when it comes to imagining life with a forever family, she’s not interested in just safety or stability. She wants adventure, too. She wants to swim with sharks, and to share big, brave experiences with people who understand her spirit.
Cheerleading is one of the places where her determination shines brightest. “Kalynn has been on her school’s varsity cheer team, both sideline and competition,” says an adult close to her. As part of the varsity team, she’s spent hours working on her gymnastics, pushing past fear to try new skills and grow stronger. “Kalynn’s biggest accomplishments include developing her gymnastics skills.” Every sore muscle and tough practice have added up to something she’s genuinely proud of, because it’s hers. She earned it. But even off the mat, her cheer spirit is present: she lifts others up, brings energy into a room, and shows up fully, whether she’s in uniform or just hanging out at the park with friends. An adult closest to her confirms this, “Kaylnn is a funny, outgoing, and energetic teenager. She is helpful and caring, and she loves spending time with her friends.”
Kalynn would thrive in a home with a single mom, two moms, or a mom and dad, especially caregivers who are experienced, patient, and willing to meet her with the same energy she brings into the world. She could do well in a family with or without other children, as long as there’s space for her to be fully herself. Kalynn isn’t someone who blends into the background—she stands out, not because she tries to, but because she’s brave enough to live out loud. She’s not waiting for the world to shape her; she’s already shaping her own, with every laugh, every cheer, and every honest moment. Now, she’s looking for a family who will not only see her light, but protect it, celebrate it, and grow alongside her.