Hope's Journey: A Teenager Seeking a Forever Family After Years in Foster Care

Hope's Story and Resilience

• 💖 Hope, previously featured in 2021, is now 15 years old and seeking a permanent family after spending over seven years in and out of foster care.
• 😔 She expressed past feelings of despair, stating, "I just feel like people don't want me anymore," and "the older I get, more people don't want me."
• ✅ Despite past heartbreaks, including a failed adoption, Hope has made significant progress and positive changes, particularly in her current foster home.

Seeking a Trauma-Informed Family

• 💡 Hope is looking for a trauma-informed family that can offer grace and understanding.
• 🗣️ She emphasizes the importance of not being labeled by her past experiences, asking, "Don't label me by what I've been through. Let me show you who I am."
• 🌟 Her advocates believe she deserves a loving family and pray for her tears of sadness to turn into tears of joy.

Community Support and Adoption Information

• 🛍️ Hope recently enjoyed a special shopping spree at Huland Mall, made possible by numerous stores and individuals.
• 💻 A full list of participants and more information about Hope's story can be found at wfaa.com.
• 📞 Interested families can find adoption information to potentially provide Hope with a forever home.