The Learning Key

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Introducing Zaya! This 11-year-old girl is very friendly and as sweet as can be! She enjoys spending time with people and she enjoys making new friends. Zaya communicates using her unique language of smiles and laughter, sharing her joy with everyone around her.

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Matthew, 19, is a sweet, smart and dutiful youth. His favorite place to be is outside. Whether going for a stroll in the fresh air or for a longer trip to the playground, he likes to be out and about. When Matthew is at the park he enjoys running and exploring the area. At the playground, he…

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Darnell, 19, is a kind, friendly, and joyful youth. His absolute favorite thing to do is listen to music. Rhythm fills his heart with joy and sparks a lasting, radiant smile on his face. From Beyonce to music from Disney movies, he enjoys it all. One of his all-time favorite songs is “Under …

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Angel is a very active 14-year-old! He loves being the center of attention and especially loves one-on-one attention. He conveys his joy, sadness, wants and needs through facial expressions, vocalizations, and gestures and gets along well with adults with whom he has built a rapport. Angel i…

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Meet Rashad, an eighteen-year-old with his eyes set on going to and graduating from college. He is quiet and reserved when you first meet him, but once he builds trust with you, Rashad will become more talkative. And when he is really comfortable, he will tell you one of the many stories he …

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Introducing Jaden, a 10-year-old with a great smile and a fun personality. He laughs often and is known for joking around. He may be quiet when you first meet him, but once he knows you a bit better, Jaden will be talkative and will make you laugh!

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Introducing Angela, a 16-year-old who is seen as open minded and insightful. Some of her favorite things are watching horror movies, listening to all kinds of music, playing videogames or boardgames, and going to amusement parks. On the weekends, Angela enjoys spending quality time with her …

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Trevon is known for his welcoming and intriguing eyes. This 17-year-old enjoys taking in the world as he sits in his favorite bean bag chair or as he enjoys time outdoors – walking, swinging, and running around. Trevon easily engages with people he knows but can take some time to warm up wit…

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Kaylee is a smart 16-year-old, who is bubbly once she gets to know you. Kaylee likes horseback riding and loves to be surrounded by animals. It should be no surprise then that she hopes to attend college and become a veterinarian.

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Meet 10-year-old Estefani! You’ll know she’s enjoying herself when she bops to her favorite music. Some of her favorite music can be found on the KidzBop albums, but she is open to all music that is catchy with a good beat. When she hears music she likes, Lady Gaga for example, she immediate…

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Say hello to Jahyyah, a happy and inquisitive nineteen-year-old. When you meet her in person, Jahyyah will greet you warmly with her beautiful and contagious smile. Pleasant, kind, and welcoming, she is terrific young person and Jahyyah is ready to find her forever family.

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Nicky, who likes to be called “Nico,” is a 14-year-old who is intelligent, thoughtful, and detailed-orientated. Others would point out that he is talkative and outgoing, while Nico would add that he is happy, kind, and creative, too! Nico enjoys learning and he is very curious; at school, he…

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Erika is a vibrant 15-year-old who enjoys spending time with her peers but who also values her quiet time. She is intelligent, independent, and strong-willed. Very sociable, she has many friends and is always willing to lend a helping hand. She can be both playful and serious.

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Zyirah is a bright and determined 15 year-old girl who values honesty and open communication. Those closest to her admire this about Zyirah; in fact, her social worker’s favorite thing to do with Zyirah is to simply sit down and have a conversation with her. Zyirah comes to life when she get…

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Julien is a sociable 11-year-old who gets along with everyone he meets. He has expressed that his dream day would consist of learning to fly and living in Candyland to be able to indulge in all of his favorite sweets. His enthusiasm and positive outlook is abundantly clear to all who know him.