Hennepin County foster care and adoption

Ariyah, 13

Female, Black or African American

Ariyah is a kindhearted, sensitive teenager. She is a friendly, intelligent, and warm young lady who often advocates for herself. She is very bright, has a lot of potential and a good sense of humor. Ariyah loves her siblings fiercely and is a very loyal friend.  Ariyah is creative, outgoing, and social, preferring one-on-one adult conversations. She enjoys listening to music, watching videos, and doing activities like bowling, swimming, and skating.

Ariyah likes having her nails/hair done and exploring different braid and weave styles. She appreciates her feminine side, is interested in make-up, styling herself, fashion, and going shopping. Ariyah likes boba tea, music, and loves eating breakfast food any time of the day.  Ariyah would like to do typical teen activities like go to the mall and have sleepovers. She has a strong sense of family, and her family is very important to her. Ariyah enjoys music and aspires to be a social worker someday.