Josalynn (age 12)
Josalynn is a sweet young lady who is looking for her forever home. Josalynn is bubbly, social and inquisitive and describes herself as beautiful, smart and pretty. Josalynn is friendly and easily makes conversation with those she encounters. She enjoys watching shows on the Disney channel and spending time on her electronic devices. Josalynn likes attending school and her favorite subject is math. Josalynn needs a family who will be committed to her and provide her with a safe and loving home. Josalynn will do well in a home that is structured and provides her with boundaries.
Ja’naria (age 16)
Ja’naria is an outgoing young lady who is described as an “energetic and playful adolescent.” Her caregiver says “Ja’naria has a smile that lights up the room.”She is quite witty with a great sense of humor. A social butterfly, this young lady loves to engage with others. She loves the arts and has shown great interest in dance and cheerleading. Ja’naria is very smart, self-reflective above her years, and is kind to others. She enjoys dancing and singing and loves to travel. Some of her favorite foods are Oreos and Chick-Fil-A. Ja’naria says that she is ready to have a forever family. She thrives on structure and having a set schedule and responds best when there are clear and consistent expectations and rules.
Jack (age 16)
Jack, who’s looking to find his forever home, is a bright and creative young man. Jack enjoys playing with Legos, action figures and blocks. Jack’s hobbies are building, drawing and coloring. He enjoys attending community events, going camping, riding horses and watching movies. His favorite shows are cartoons, Ninja Turtles and Minions. He loves to dance and listen to music. Jack will eat almost anything, but his favorite foods are cheeseburgers, nuggets and pizza. Jack is described as sweet, kind, and funny. Jack loves surprise gifts and can be loving and helpful. Jack has expressed wanting to be adopted by a family with animals. He needs individuals who are nurturing, active and supportive and provides unconditional love.
Anthony (age 17)
Anthony is a loving, affectionate, funny and resilient young man. He enjoys beach trips, playing video games, basketball, music, and watching superhero movies. His favorite superheroes are Spider-Man and the Hulk. Anthony hopes to work in the music industry as a music producer. Anthony loves school! His teachers describe him as a smart and well-liked teen. When asked about adoption, Anthony shares that he would like an active family that allows him to participate in sports and will introduce him to new and interested learning opportunities. His forever family will need to understand that Anthony desires love, support, and patience. He will do best in a family that is consistent and structured. His ideal family dynamic would be a two-parent or single-family home where he is the youngest child with male siblings only.
Joshua (age 13)
Joshua is a fun-loving teen who has a great sense of humor and loves adventure. He is a natural born leader who would benefit from lots of activities and socialization. He loves being outdoors, especially at the beach. Joshua also enjoys playing video games and spending time with his friends. He is very health focused and loves working out. He has a love for sports, especially basketball and football. Joshua would benefit from a family that will provide support and advocacy in the academic setting. The ideal family dynamic for Joshua is a single parent home where he is the only child. He will continue to make great strides in a home that provides him with structure, firm boundaries, support, and activities that allow him to be active.
Azkeria (age 15)
Azykeria a very endearing teen. She can be described as bright, intelligent, and funny. She has a bold personality, which she utilizes to advocate for herself and those around her. Azykeria always has a positive disposition which allows her to make and maintain bonds easily. She does well in school but does not have a favorite subject. She enjoys anything with water and her favorite sport is swimming. Azykeira enjoys getting her hair done, dressing up and getting her nails done. Azykeria states that she loves to make herself feel and look good so can “slay” the day! She would like to travel to new locations and would like to explore these places with her forever family. Azykeria hopes to have a family that supports all her endeavors and will never leave her regardless of the situation.
Jedidiah (age 10)
Jedidiah who goes by “Jed” is active and curious and loves the out- doors. He loves to stay busy and thrives off of one-on-one attention from his caregivers. Jed enjoys playing with chalk, bubbles, painting and building things. He is very inquisitive about his surroundings and likes to ask questions often. Jed has been described by those who know him best as a fun kid to be around that you can’t help but to love. He is creative, honest and sensitive and wants to be a superhero when he grows up. Jed desire to be in a home with parents who will spend time with him and shower him with an abundance of love.
Heather (age 17)
Heather is an energetic 17-year-old who enjoys fashion. She loves her accessories such as her colored wigs and makeup. Heather also likes to draw, sing, and dance and she also enjoys watching the Twilight movie series. Her favorite foods are French fries, fried chicken, tacos, and lasagna. Heather wants to be an actress and singer when she grows up. Her goal is to attend a performing arts school to better prepare for her future. Heather shares that she is ready for a forever family that she can call her own. Heather’s forever family should be calm and patient with structure and consistency. Her family should be understand- ing of her past and push her to reach her goals while loving her for who she is. The desired family dynamic for Heather is a two-parent or single female home where she
is the only child.
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North Carolina is committed to achieving permanence and well-being for youth! Fostering Perspectives contributes by featuring profiles of young people seeking permanence through adoption in every issue. This is just one of many recruitment efforts continuously undertaken by the NC Division of Social Services and the state’s public and private child-placing agencies. Since 2015 17 of the young people featured in Fostering Perspectives have been placed with a forever family. Another seven have placements pending.Please continue to share this page with others and help us find families for children and youth who need them.
For more information on these children/youth or adoption in general, call the NC Kids Adoption and Foster Care Network at 1-877-NCKIDS-1 • https://www.adoptuskids.org/states/nc/index.aspx
