Artistic, funny, outgoing, creative, and compassionate are just a few words that come to mind when thinking about D., a 13-year-old who just started 7th grade. “D. is a very caring and likable kid,” says Diana, her Child-Specific Recruiter. “She is always thinking about others and wanting to make sure justice is served. She has
Meet Landon: An Outdoorsy Teen With A Great Sense of Humor
Landon is a funny, respectful, and inquisitive 14-year-old with a warm sense of humor and love for the outdoors. “He’s a great kid—fun to be around with a lot of love to give,” says his Child Specific Recruiter, Sara Jeske. Just last week, Landon and Sara spent time together talking and enjoying lunch outside. “Landon
Meet Adrian and Lucian: Playful, Active Twin Boys
Adrian and Lucian are identical 4-year-old twins. They are energetic, playful, and love to discover new things about the world around them. Both boys enjoy spinning, jumping, and climbing. They are extremely active, and love using their voices! “Adrian is curious, sweet, and active, and Lucian is cuddly, caring, and a follower,” says their Child-Specific
Meet Quentin: An Easy-Going Teen Who Loves Sports
Quentin is a laid-back, yet insightful, 16-year old who loves music, movies, and playing and watching sports. Whether watching basketball or football, Quentin always cheers for his home-state teams and says proudly, “I’m a Minnesota person all the way!” At school, Quentin looks forward to being active in Phy Ed, learning about geology in Earth
Meet Aaron: A Loveable Teen Waiting For a Caring Family
“Joyful, friendly, and loveable” are just a few of the words that describe 14-year-old Aaron, says his Child-Specific Recruiter, Kathy Clark. “His smile is so contagious! When you’re around him, you can’t help but smile too.” Due to social distancing measures, the last time they spent time together was over FaceTime, but when Aaron heard
Meet Genesis: An Empathetic and Artistic Teen
Genesis is a caring and animated 16-year-old who is hoping to find an open-hearted and accepting family who can provide support during all of life’s most important moments. “Genesis is so easy to get along with, you fall in love with him right away,” says his child-specific recruiter, Diana. “He really cares about other people
Meet Jahnia: An outgoing teen who loves music—especially Beyoncé
Jahnia is an outgoing, intelligent 15-year-old with a quick wit and infectious sense of humor. Lensa, her child-specific recruiter says, “Jahnia is down to earth, funny, gets along with everyone, and tells it like it is.” The two recently went out to dinner at Jahnia’s favorite Thai restaurant where they spent time talking, laughing, and
Kindhearted teen hopes to find a loving home before turning 18
Gabe is a charismatic 17-year-old with a big smile and a kind heart. We have had the opportunity to get to know this unforgettable teen over the past few years, and one thing is certain: everyone loves Gabe. His child-specific recruiter, Sara, who has been working with him since he was 15 says, “Gabe is
Meet a Teen Who Loves the Stage: A youth waiting this December
To say that 15-year-old Jahnia loves music is an understatement. Attending choir class is the highlight of her school day. She got a taste of the stage last year in her high school’s musical and now hopes to be more involved in the drama program or to perform in a show choir where she can
Meet Three Kids Who Wait to Be Adopted Together: Siblings who wait this December
This sibling group dreams of joining an adoptive family and having a family movie night to watch Narnia, their favorite film. The oldest brother, A, is 15 years old. An artist at heart, he loves arts, crafts and dance. He’s frequently found carrying around a notebook with markers or colored pencils to draw. Though initially
