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Eddie

Meet Eddie: A Funny, Witty and Kind Youth Looking for A Sense of Belonging.

June 9, 2025 by Staff Contributor

Meet Eddie, an engaging, wise, and funny 15-year-old. As a ninth grader, Eddie’s favorite school classes are math and art. He loves telling funny stories and bringing a smile to

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

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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Filed Under: News, Waiting Children

Meet Leah: A Teen Who Loves Animals & Playing Sports

December 3, 2024 by kristina berg

Meet Leah, a funny, quirky, and introverted 13-year-old. Her favorite subject in school is science and her favorite activity is softball. Outside of school, Leah enjoys shopping, playing sports, making

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Filed Under: News, Waiting Children

Meet Amijah: An Artistic and Bubbly Teen

October 4, 2024 by kristina berg

Amijah is a find, funny, and bubbly 17-year-old. “She always has a smile on her face and likes to make people laugh,” says Hayley, her Child Specific Recruiter. At school

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Filed Under: Foster Care Adoption, News, Waiting Children

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Meet Choi: A Creative and Introspective Teen

September 5, 2024 by kristina berg

Choi is a creative sixteen-year-old who enjoys magic cards, magic tricks, and music (especially electronic dance music). He is very smart and a quick learner! His favorite classes at school

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Filed Under: Foster Care Adoption, News, Waiting Children

Meet Maliyah: A Creative and Upbeat Teenager Looking for a Mentor Family

June 30, 2024 by kristina berg

Maliyah is a kind, funny, creative, and upbeat teenager. Whether she’s creating beautiful art, experimenting with new recipes in the kitchen, or diving into her various extracurricular activities, Maliyah is

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Filed Under: News, Waiting Children

Meet A Creative and Outgoing Teen

June 2, 2024 by kristina berg

Tamiea is a funny and outgoing 14-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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Meet A Friendly and Creative Teen

May 1, 2024 by kristina berg

Avery is a friendly, creative, and fun teenager. His favorite subject in school is design class. He enjoys film and coding and has participated in an after-school craft club that

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Filed Under: News, Waiting Children

Meet JJ: A Loving Six-Year-Old with a Big Heart

February 28, 2024 by kristina berg

JJ is a goofy, kind, and loving six-year-old who enjoys reading, watching funny videos on his tablet, going to the park, dancing, and being around people who love him. An

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Filed Under: News, Waiting Children

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