Kuea from Texas

Keau, who also goes by "Noelle," chose this name because it reminds her of Christmas, which is close to her birthday. Kuea is a very bright teen who loves to laugh and make jokes. She has a quirky sense of humor and encourages others to be happy through laughter. The way to Kuea's heart is through animals. She loves all types of animals and enjoys taking care of them. Her favorite animals are dogs. She enjoys playing games, swimming, reading, gardening, cooking. Her favorite color is pink. She wishes to be in a choir at a church as singing is also something she enjoys. Kuea is a fast learner and picks up on all the new songs. She enjoys singing and dancing with others. Kuea's favorite snack is pistachios. She enjoys coloring and crafts, and being able to make things brings peace to her. Kuea is willing to try anything at least once. She is brave and will step out of the crowd to defend others when she feels there is unfair treatment. She is very active and will engage in new activities. Kuea has dreams of becoming a veterinarian one day so that she can care for animals. She is a loveable teen who wants to be valued and loved in a family one day. Kuea is interested in learning more about her cultural history and finding something that helps her identify who she is as she is of "Pacific Islander" ethnicity.

Kuea's forever family engages with her and provides her love, support, and safety. Her family will accept her and advocate for her. Kuea will flourish with a family that will provide a safe place to allow Kuea to grow. A family passionate about animals would be a plus, as Kuea loves animals.