Zero Kids Waiting: All About Me!
The All About Me feature is part of our Zero Kids Waiting Program. This is an exciting feature because each month consists of four weekly features about a waiting youth in MN. Check back each week to find out something new and inquire!
January is All About Jayden
Week 3: Q&A with Jayden
- What are three things Jayden likes? fidgets/sensory toys (i.e. “chewies”, pop tubes, flappers), fuzzy rug in his bedroom, swings
- What does Jayden enjoy doing? Going on walks, van rides, swinging, rolling on his furry rug in his bedroom
- Does Jayden have a favorite animal? Jayden likes stuffed animals, and it seems a specific stuffed bear is his preference.
- What makes Jayden happy? Sensory items, going out on walks or van rides, being with people who care for him, turning lights on and off
- What are Jayden’s favorite foods? Jayden likes a lot of different foods, but he seems to prefer pizza. He also absolutely loves fruit flavored applesauce, and he loves fruit.
Week 2: Get to Know Me
Week 1: Meet Me
Jayden, 16, is a fun, active, and silly youth who enjoys outings and trying new things. He is relational, playful, and can be a jokester. Jayden really enjoys walks through the neighborhood and long car rides while listening to music. Some of Jayden’s favorite snacks include Doritos, Takis, and anything with a little kick to it.
Jayden will need to maintain contact with his birth family and the Hmong community.
