Description

Penny is a vibrant and spirited 10-year-old girl who joined her adoptive family from Taiwan at the age of eight. Penny is doing well in school, succeeding in all academic subjects with curiosity and enthusiasm for learning. Her English meets or exceeds that of her American peers.

Penny is a creative soul who loves journaling, crafting, and diving into hands-on projects. She enjoys staying actively engaged in meaningful, structured activities that keep her mind and hands busy. She is adventurous, humorous, and always eager to try new things. Penny flourishes when she has structure and consistent routines and responds well to parental involvement and engagement. She is described as social, polite, generous with her words, and often eager to help others in group settings.

Penny’s current family is seeking a new adoptive placement due to ongoing attachment-related and behavioral health needs that have made it difficult for her to fully thrive in their home. This decision has not been made lightly and comes from a deep desire to see Penny in a setting where her specific emotional needs can be better supported and where she can experience healthy connections and long-term success.

An ideal family for Penny will be patient, trauma-informed, and ready to continue supporting her through outpatient therapy and—when recommended—behavioral health medications. A home that can offer clear boundaries, gentle structure, and emotional safety will give Penny the space to grow. She would do best as the only child or in a family where she is significantly the youngest, allowing her to receive the attention and stability she needs to flourish.

We know that adopting an older child brings both beauty and complexity, but we also believe there are families out there uniquely equipped to give Penny the fresh start she deserves. If you feel drawn to learn more about Penny, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We are happy to connect and answer any questions you may have.

Financial Assistance: This adoption may qualify for the IRS Adoption Tax Credit, and grants are available to assist with associated costs.

Please contact us to learn more.Contact: kidteenadoptions@wiaa.org