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This is Santana and Tripp

Santana
Note: Santana is part of a sibling group and must remain with her sibling, Tripp.
Meet Santana! She is 7 years old and the youngest of her sibling group. With a bubbly personality and a heart of gold, she is capable of building positive relationships with her peers. Santana enjoys playing dress up, experimenting with make-up, and doing her nails. When the weather cooperates, she enjoys playing outside with other children as well. Santana is not a picky eater in the slightest and enjoys a variety of foods. She is skilled academically and genuinely enjoyed online learning this past year. Santana has coping skills in her toolbox and would benefit from a patient family that is able to implement a consistent routine and boundaries while continuing to provide love and empathy.

Tripp
Note: Tripp is part of a sibling group and must remain with his sibling, Santana.
Meet Tripp! He is 11 years old and the oldest of his sibling group. While Tripp is shy at first, he becomes quite talkative once he is comfortable. He may be described as an amiable child with the desire to help others. Tripp is an avid video gamer and enjoys playing outside with his friends. In addition, he enjoys riding his bike when the weather is nice. Tripp’s favorite subject in school is science. While Tripp may become frustrated with his ability to complete schoolwork at times, he is able to complete all of his assignments with an adult’s patience and supervision. Tripp thrives off positive reinforcement and would benefit from a patient and loving family that is willing and able to provide structure and reassurance.