When you spend time with Gabby and Paige you are sure to laugh. “Paige and Gabby are always laughing together. They are true sisters. They bicker and steal each other’s shoes and clothes, but they are also super protective of one another and will have each other’s backs” shares their Child-Specific Recruiter, Hayley. Gabby (17)
Meet an Entertaining 16 Year Old Waiting for Adoption
“I’m looking for my ‘warm spot,’ a home and family where I am safe, valued and loved.” This is the simple hope of Sherakey, a 16 year old waiting in Minnesota foster care. With a combination of goofiness and sarcasm, Sherakey loves to make people laugh and entertain. At recruitment events, she will throw out
Meet a Sunny Boy Who Enjoys Dancing
XG is a sunny 9 year old who is always ready to smile. Dancing is something that brings XG joy—he’ll watch others dance and follow along to their steps. He also enjoys playing with remote control cars or staying active by riding a scooter or bike. An eager student, XG attends elementary school and gets
Meet Jahnia | A music-loving teen waiting for a family
To say that 15-year-old Jahnia loves music is an understatement. Attending choir class is the highlight of her school day, and she loves to sing some car karaoke when she’s not in school. “I’ve never listened to music so loudly in my car before,” explains her Child-Specific Recruiter, Brittany. During their visits, Jahnia and Brittany
Meet C | A Caring Boy Who Loves to Stay Active
Kelli, a Child Specific Recruiter for one of our waiting youth, quickly realized two things would make her visits with C exciting: Culver’s and something active. “He likes to go on a bike ride on every visit,” she shares, “and eat a cheeseburger with all the fixings and a concrete mixer with M&Ms.” In reality,
Meet Alex | An imaginative, good-humored teen
Alex is described as a sweet, kind, good-humored, and respectful 13-year-old boy. He has a calm demeanor, but can talk your ear off and isn’t afraid to show off his quirky side. As a highly imaginative teen, he loves exploring new worlds by playing Call of Duty, zombie video games, and watching scary movies. He
Meet Edward | A quiet teen interested in exploring his culture
At 16 years old, Edward is like many teen boys—he loves watching horror movies, listening to heavy metal music and playing Call of Duty. “He’s very quiet and introverted so it takes him a while to open up. But once you get him talking about something he’s interested in, that’s where he really shines,” shares
Meet a 9-Year-Old Athlete Waiting for a Supportive Family
This young boy with a love of sports will turn 10 next month! A fan of América de Cali, every day you can find JV on the soccer field improving his skills. He can also be found in the pool twice a week for swim lessons—an activity he enjoys. But he won’t stop there, he
Meet Sean | An outgoing and adventurous kid waiting for a family
Sean is a 13 year old with a sense of adventure! He was all smiles on a springtime trip to Maritime Park with his Child-Specific Recruiter, Stephanie. “He got excited to see all of the historical ships and to witness how things have progressed over time. He especially enjoyed steering at the helm of the
Meet Araya | An 11 year old who loves artistic activities
Araya is an 11 year old who deeply values relationships and being comfortable with people. After about 4 months of working with her Child-Specific Recruiter, Brittany, she is beginning to engage with her. But Brittany notes, “Once she trusts you, she is snuggly. She likes to be held, and finds comfort in her weighted blanket
