Carson (age 10)
Carson is a sports enthusiast with his favorites being basketball and football! He loves watching football games, especially the Carolina Panthers. Once in his adoptive home, he would like to participate in extracurricular activities that would allow him to participate in sports. Carson’s other interests include playing video games, going to the movies, action figures, playing with remote control cars, and spending time with friends.
Although Carson can be introverted at first, this young man has an adventurous spirit and is always willing to try new things. Carson hopes to be drafted into the NFL but if this does not happen, he plans to pursue a career as a police officer.
Carson shares that being adopted would make him very happy! The ideal forever home for Carson would consist of an active two-parent or single male household. He will thrive in a home that allows him to participate in extracurricular activities, supports his interests, and is able to provide one-on-one attention. Carson does best with caregivers that are caring, kind, loving, and patient.
Temperence (age 9)
This affectionate young lady loves to share her interests and hobbies with those around her. A few of these interests include art, coloring, water play, Barbies, and puzzles. She also enjoys being outdoors riding her bike, roller skating, and hula hooping. Those that know Temperence best describe her as friendly, inquisitive, and happy. She is an active child who loves to travel. Temperence’s favorite subject is school is math. She is a social butterfly who makes friends easily and enjoys playing with them.
Temperence understands the concept of finding a forever home and is excited about this possibility! Temperence shared that she wants a loving and affectionate mother. The ideal placement for Temperence consists of a two-parent or single female parent home where she is the youngest child. Temperence will flourish in a stern, patient, communicative, affectionate, encouraging, compassionate, and flexible home. Any family interested must have an active lifestyle.
David (age 16)
David is an energetic, active young boy who loves to participate in sports. His favorites include baseball and basketball. David enjoys playing in the recreational leagues and hopes to continue to do so. Sports have been a benefit to David as they have taught him about teamwork, perseverance, and commitment. Sports have served as a great way for channeling his youthful energy. He is one who is able to entertain himself by playing video games, riding bikes and creating things with his hands. David’s adorable smile will captivate anyone’s attention. He is an affectionate young boy who freely expresses his feeling and emotions of others. David has been described by others as a “sweet boy who has made tremendous progress.” David would like a forever family and has a desire to be adopted “by a family that has a dog.” David simply wants to be accepted and loved by his forever family.
Natalie (age 13)
This spunky and outgoing teen is eager and excited to meet her forever family. Natalie is a social butterfly and enjoys participating in
peer-related activities. She has an interest in singing and dancing and hopes to pursue this as a future career. Natalie’s other interests
include arts, crafts, and animals. Her favorite subject in school is science. Natalie is very interested in the idea of adoption. The ideal family
for Natalie would be a two-parent or single parent home that is able to provide structure, and consistent, firm boundaries. Natalie will do
best with a family that is loving, affectionate, patient, and understanding. Any interested family will need a strong support system. Natalie
shares that she hopes to have a family where she feels accepted.
Richard (age 15)
Meet Richard! He has a bright smile that is infectious. Richard is described as happy, outgoing, friendly, and creative. He enjoys being
outdoors, especially playing basketball or spending time at the park. Richard’s favorite vacation destination is the beach. Richard’s ideal
forever home consists of a two-parent or single parent home that provides open, positive communication, structure, and consistency. He
will do best in a home that is loving and patient. Any interested family will need a strong support system.
Sanaa (age 13)
Sanaa is an outgoing girly girl who loves fashion. She enjoys painting her nails, getting her hair done and doing her makeup. Sanaa is full of energy and is always on the go. She has a heart for animals and would like to grow up and make lots of money so that she can take care of dogs and other animals in need. Sanaa also likes to spend time listening to music, doing arts and crafts, and spending time on the computer. Sanaa needs a family who will be loving and nurturing while providing her with structure and boundaries. Sanaa would like a family that is supportive and makes it a priority to make sure that all of her needs are met. Sanaa has asked for a fun family who likes going on outings in the community such as the park and the movies. She would also enjoy having another child in the home who is around her age. Most of all she needs a family who will make a forever commitment to her and treat her as their own.
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 • EMAIL • WEB
