I'm Jenny

Could you care for me?

Location

Melbourne

Favourite Activity

Watching Netflix

Age

13

Favourite Food

Fries

I am 13 years old and in year 8 at school. I enjoy watching movies and TV shows on Netflix, but I am really passionate about my sports. I love to swim and box to keep myself focused and engaged.
Outside of my placement and school, I hang out with my friends a lot. My best friend and I have similar interests so we get to spend time together doing what we both like.

I am a kind person who can be really funny when the time is right. I would thrive in a household with other teens, solo carers and couples. As I get older, I enjoy more one-on-one time with my carer, doing activities that we both like and can bond over.

I am in touch with my relatives and enjoy spending time with them too when I can. One of the things that make me feel supported is when decisions about me include me.

“I love getting active, swimming laps and boxing with my best friend to keep me on my toes. I hope I can be placed with adults who also like similar activities to me so we can do them together”

In the future, I would like to be a vet and work with animals or a real-estate agent. I’m hoping to get a part time job soon when I turn 14. My ideal placement would be a long-term, so I no longer have to live in residential care.

*Image and name have been changed to protect the child’s and family’s identity.

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