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Home / Blog / Waiting Children

Meet Sisters Jasmine and Jania

January 3, 2024 by kristina berg

Jasmine and Jania are two teenage sisters hoping to find a caring, supportive, forever family. While close in age (Jasmine is 15 and older sister Jania is 16), the two

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

Meet Bryan: A Creative, Athletic and Motivated Teen

October 3, 2023 by kristina berg

Meet Bryan, a motivated, funny, and creative seventeen-year-old who enjoys playing basketball, video games, and Magic the Gathering. “Bryan is the most organized teenager that I know,” says Hayley, his

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Filed Under: News, Waiting Children

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Meet Fernando: An Empathetic & Goal Oriented Teen

August 1, 2023 by kristina berg

Meet Fernando, an empathetic, respectful, and considerate 16-year-old. He loves watching movies, hanging out with friends, playing sports, and eating all types of food! “Fernando is very passionate about school

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Filed Under: News, Waiting Children

Meet Ari: A Caring and Hilarious 17-year-old

July 6, 2023 by kristina berg

Ari is a kind, caring, hilarious 17-year-old in his senior year of high school. One of his favorite subjects in school is science because he loves to learn about how

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Filed Under: Foster Care Adoption, News, Waiting Children

Meet Colby: A Kind and Witty Teen

May 31, 2023 by kristina berg

Colby is a funny, kind, and thoughtful 15-year-old who loves being social and connecting with others. “He is a good storyteller and is very witty!” says Sara Jeske, his Child

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Filed Under: Foster Care Adoption, News, Waiting Children

Meet Brayden: A Thoughtful and Curious Teen

May 2, 2023 by kristina berg

Meet Brayden, a ninth-grader who loves math, video games, being out in nature, and playing Magic the Gathering cards.  Whenever Brayden finds something really interesting, he will gladly put his

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Meet Landon: A Thoughtful, Outdoorsy Teen

March 1, 2023 by kristina berg

Landon is a thoughtful, witty, and nature-loving 16-year-old. Whether fishing, hiking, camping, or hunting, Landon is happiest when he is spending time outdoors with the people he cares about. He

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Meet Eddie: An Adventurous, Easy-Going Seventh Grader

February 1, 2023 by kristina berg

Meet Eddie, an adventurous, easy-going, and thoughtful 13-year-old. As a seventh grader, Eddie’s favorite school activity is gym class, especially swimming. He looks forward to swimming every week and being

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Nonbinary teen smiles in portrait

Meet Amber: A Creative, Artistic, Free Spirit

August 1, 2022 by kristina berg

Meet Amber, a 16-year-old free spirit who loves spending time on their grandma’s boat with friends, attending equine therapy, playing video games, and attending art class at school. Amber is

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Meet Nevaeh: A Confident, Outgoing, and Energetic Teen

July 11, 2022 by kristina berg

Nevaeh is a confident, outgoing, and unique 17-year-old who is full of energy and hope for the future. She graduated this past spring and is excited to start college in

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Filed Under: News, Waiting Children

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