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Even though she doesn’t own a pot ’o gold, Heather still must have a touch ’o Irish in her. After all, her favorite color is green. If Heather had three wishes, one would go for having green carpet and another would go toward having “green everywhere.” However, instead of Lucky Charms cereal, Heather’s list of favorite foods includes yogurt and chicken nuggets. After she’s filled her stomach, it’s time for Heather to fill her calendar with activities. She enjoys swimming, bowling, shopping, going for long walks and eating at restaurants, especially McDonald’s. She likes watching moves – “Space Jam” is among her favorites – and she likes Rugrats and Daffy Duck. Heather’s other favorite things include summer, birthdays and ’40’s music. She also enjoys listening to music. Heather looks forward to spending time with her future forever family and playing together.

Heather generally does well and seems to thrive on the structure and routine. One of the adults close to her says Heather has a very contagious smile. She describes Heather as sweet, sassy, outgoing and loving. She cares a lot about peers and is always trying to be a good friend.

Heather would do best with two parents who can provide the supervision and one-on-one attention that she needs to thrive. Her new parents must be experienced and be fierce advocates for the services that Heather will need now and into adulthood. Her new parents should be experienced and trauma informed. Heather also would do best as the only child in her new forever family.