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Evie, a youth experiencing foster care who is waiting to be adopted.

Meet Evie: An Artistic and Kind 12-Year-Old

February 18, 2026 by Mat Brutger

Evie is 12 years old and is a kind, funny and artistic kid waiting to be adopted who loves doing crafts and fun activities. She recently did an escape room

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Filed Under: News, Waiting Children

waiting child Rosa

Meet Rosa: A Kind and Spunky 14-Year-Old!

January 23, 2026 by Mat Brutger

Rosa is 14-year-old looking for her forever home who loves joking around and having a fun time. She loves listening to music, playing Skipbo and other card games, and loves

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Colby, a 17-year-old waiting for his forever home, holding a soccer ball in a grassy field

Meet Colby: A Quirky and Kind 17-Year-Old

December 17, 2025 by Mat Brutger

Colby is a quirky, kind and empathetic 17-year-old waiting for his forever home. He loves meeting new people, playing video games and watching movies. He also loves the outdoors and

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photo of waiting child Kaitlynn with a kitten

Meet Katelyn: A Friendly and Outgoing 16-Year-Old!

November 12, 2025 by Staff Contributor

Katelyn is a friendly, independent and outgoing 16-year-old. She enjoys crime dramas and would like to be a detective one day. When she’s not dreaming of solving a mystery, she

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waiting child Marcelino foster care adoption

Meet Marcelino: A Charming and Outgoing 14-Year -Old!

October 23, 2025 by Staff Contributor

Marcelino, or Lino as he likes to be called, is a charming and outgoing 14-year-old who loves learning new sports. He especially loves playing basketball and staying connected to his

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Picture of Casey, a child waiting for his forever home

Meet Casey: An intelligent and funny 16-year-old!

September 18, 2025 by Mat Brutger

Casey is an intelligent, organized and funny 16-year-old waiting for his forever home. Doing creative activities like crafting, reading and scrapbooking always brings a smile to his face. His favorite

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picture of Karlitos playing soccer, a boy in foster care waiting for his forever family

Meet Karlitos: An active and humorous 12-year-old

August 29, 2025 by Staff Contributor

Karlitos is an active and humorous 12-year-old waiting for his forever home who loves being adventurous and trying any kind of sport. His favorite subject in school is PE and

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Meet Tamiea: A Kind-Hearted and Creative Teen

July 23, 2025 by Staff Contributor

Tamiea is a funny and outgoing 15-year-old girl who enjoys playing with dogs, going on walks, cooking, swimming and doing her makeup. Her favorite subject in school is art class

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portrait of Ariyah

Meet Ariyah: A Loving and Loyal Teen

April 24, 2025 by Mat Brutger

Ariyah is a friendly, loyal and kind 13-year-old who enjoys spending time with her family and friends, whether it’s getting their hair and nails done together, shopping or going out

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Filed Under: Foster Care, Foster Care Adoption, Waiting Children

Meet Kieony: A Clever, Funny, and Caring Teen

January 5, 2025 by kristina berg

Meet Kieony, a clever, funny, and caring teen who loves jokes, games, and building Legos. “Kieony is a gifted student and excels at math and science,” says Hayley, his Child

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