GREENSBORO, N.C.
— Fourteen-year-old
Nyla
has spent most of her young life in foster care, but she’s never stopped hoping for a family to call her own. Described as
kind-hearted, beautiful, and strong
, Nyla is now looking for a
forever home
through the
Children’s Home Society of North Carolina (CHSNC)
.
Her recruitment team shared that she thrives on
positive attention
, enjoys being around people, and dreams of a stable home life where she’s never left behind.
“Having a family — since I never grew up with one — would make me feel most loved,” Nyla said during her adoption feature shared by
WXII 12 News
.
Dreams of Travel and a Caring Family
Nyla envisions a home filled with love, support, and a sense of belonging. She hopes to be adopted by a family with a
mom, dad, and siblings
— and maybe even a pet to care for.
She also dreams of
traveling the world
, with Korea, Mexico, and Paris on her wish list.
“I would like to go to Korea, Mexico and Paris,” she shared with excitement.
Finding Joy With Animals and in the Kitchen
In a special moment arranged by her team, Nyla visited the
Landon Horse Farm
in Greensboro, where she spent the day walking, feeding, and connecting with horses — a rare peaceful experience for a child who has grown up without a permanent home.
Nyla also finds joy in
cooking
, a passion she’s growing every day.
“What inspired me to be a chef is I like to learn new things. I learned to cook breakfast, lunch and dinner,” she said. Her dream job? Becoming both a
basketball player
and a
chef
.
Adoption Requirements and Support
According to the
Children’s Home Society
, Nyla would do best with a family that has experience supporting children with
intellectual disabilities
, or is willing to receive training. Most importantly, the agency stresses that she deserves a home where caregivers are
consistent
and
won’t give up on her
.
Families interested in learning more about adopting Nyla or others in care can visit the
CHSNC adoption page
.
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