Chanel is an engaging and cooperative 14 year old African American girl. She exhibits a playful disposition. Chanel appears shy at first, but loves to dance and enjoys creating dance moves with her sister. Chanel likes to color and listen to music, especially Beyonce and Chris Brown. She has a very good appetite and enjoys a variety of foods. Her favorites are chicken and spaghetti.
Chanel is involved in various spiritual and creative activities. She is a praise dancer at her church where she was baptized last year. Chanel has also participated in her youth group Cotillion. Presently she is attending camp. Despite obstacles in her past, Chanel continues to be an energetic and active girl who is capable of anything she puts her mind to.
Chanel graduated from the 8th grade this year and will be attending high school. She loves school and has often received positive comments from her teachers. In school, Chanel enjoys playing educational games and using the computer.
Chanel will thrive in a family that will surround her with love and attention and will continue to nurture her close relationship with her sister. She deserves a family that will give her the structure, guidance, motivation, and support that will help her to reach her full potential.
For more information about Chanel or other children like her, please call Christine Orpilla, Recruitment Specialist at (201) 226-0300 ext 234 or email corpilla@cafsnj.org .