MI01C010902
| Status: | Available |
| Name: | Journie |
| Age: | 13 |
| Race: | White/Caucasian |
| Gender: | Female |
| State: | Michigan |
| Case #: | MI01C010902 |
| Last Profile Update: | 04/15/26 |
| Photo Updated: | 03/13/26 |
About Journie
Journie is a bubbly and creative child who brings warmth into the spaces she enters. She enjoys singing, playing, and finding small ways to connect with the people around her. Her sense of humor often shows up in moments when others make her laugh, and she responds with a smile that tends to life the room.
After school, Journie likes to unwind with arts and crafts or by watching her favorite shows. She gravitates toward activities that let her use her imagination, such as drawing, painting, and working through puzzles. Her stuffed tiger is one of the toys she reaches for most often, along with baby dolls, bath toys, and anything that lets her pretend and create stories. On weekends, she enjoys car rides, spending time outdoors, and visiting the park. She also likes exploring videos, swimming, and having her picture taken.
Journie enjoys tea parties, playing with her kitchen set, and relaxing with a show. She is thoughtful and kind, and she often looks for ways to make others smile. At home, she likes to help by making her bed and cleaning her bathroom. These routines help her feel involved and capable.
Some of Journie's favorite foods include Spaghettios, chicken nuggets, PB&J, and cottage cheese with peaches. She likes bright colors such as red, pink, and purple, and she has a special fondness for unicorns. Halloween is a holiday she enjoys, especially choosing a costume and dressing up. If she could visit one place, she would choose Walmart because she loves shopping and exploring aisles filled with possibilities.
Journie does well with patient caregivers who can understand her needs and support her with consistency and reassurance. A family considering adoption should be ready to embrace her creative spirit, encourage her interests, and take an active role in supporting her development. Her future family must also maintain connections with her biological grandparents and have ongoing conversations that preserve memories of her parents.
She thrives in an environment where she feels valued and where her contributions matter. Journie would do well in a home with a single mom or two moms who have experience and can offer calm, consistent support. She could succeed in a family with or without other children, and she enjoys pets, making her a good fit for a home that has them. Her future family will need to be committed to the services that help Journie reach her full potential. Families who are patient, flexible, and offer steady support would be strong match for her. Journie's loving nature and joyful energy make her a child who has a meaningful impact on the people in her life.