Anastasia (age 12)
Anastasia is excited to meet her forever family! This talented young lady enjoys playing the violin. Currently, she participates in lessons and values that she can express herself through music. Anastasia is an extrovert, with a bubbly personality, who loves socializing with those around her. She is a nurturer who takes pleasure in helping and supporting others. Faith is important to Anastasia. She would like to continue attending church and church activities once placed in her forever home. Anastasia desires to find a loving home. Her ideal adoptive placement would consist of an active single parent or two-parent household. Anastasia will flourish in a home that allows her the freedom to express herself, is patient, nurturing, and provides structure. This amazing young lady does best when her caregivers offer affirmations and compliments. Any family interested must be supportive of maintaining important relationships deemed safe and appropriate for Anastasia.
Cassidy (age 17)
Cassidy, who prefers to go by “Cat”, has an infectious personality. They are very bubbly and love participating in conversations with friends and family. Cat is musically talented. They enjoy writing music and play several instruments including guitar, ukulele, and piano. With an interest in all things music, Cat also participates in Choir. A few of Cat’s other interests and hobbies include watching volleyball, arts & crafts, and playing video games. Cat has not yet decided on a course of study but plans to attend college. Those who know Cat best, describe them as calm, laid back, genuine, creative, talented, and kind. Cat is very open to finding their forever home! When asked about their ideal placement, Cat shared that they do not have a preference when it comes to family dynamics. They do not care if other children are already in the home, although Cat thinks it would be cool to have younger siblings! Cat also shared that they would like the freedom to be themselves and spend time with friends and family. Cat will do best with a family that loves and accepts them unconditionally, provides consistent routines, expectations, and structure. Any family interested must understand the effects of trauma and be supportive of maintaining important relationships deemed safe and appropriate for Cat.
Dominic (age 8) and Karamyah (age 9)
Dominic and Karamyah are adorable siblings in need of a forever home. Dominic is an energetic little guy who loves dancing and singing to the music of Michael Jackson. Dominic loves to watch the Pink Panther and Thomas the Train. He also enjoys playing Sonic the Hedgehog video games. Karamyah, who prefers to go by “Myah,” enjoys reading, coloring and going to the park to play. Myah also likes to play with her dolls. She loves dancing and listening to Janet Jackson. Dominic and Myah share a very strong bond and will need to be placed together in an adoptive home. The agency is looking for a two-parent home that is loving, structured and patient with an understanding of trauma.
Jonathan (age 17)
Johnathan is ready to meet his forever family! This creative teen is a talented artist with a vivid imagination. Currently, he enjoys sketching real and mythical creatures but is interested in any activity that allows him to be creative. Johnathan has a variety of other hobbies that include playing video games, watching Anime, Pokémon, Legos, spending time outdoors, and conducting science experiments. He has a great love for animals and enjoys spending time with them, especially dogs. Johnathan is an extrovert who makes friends easily with his easy-going, personable, and engaging personality. He has several friends that he spends time with, both at school and in his neighborhood. Those that know Johnathan best share that he is a mature and independent teen who is also very polite to every person he meets. When it comes to school, Johnathan’s favorite subjects are math and graphic design. He has expressed an interest in attending college to pursue a career in either engineering or graphic art design. Johnathan desires a family of his own. When asked about his ideal forever home, he would love for his family to have a “mom and pets”. He also hopes that his family is active and enjoys participating in fun activities. Johnathan would do best in a single parent or two-parent household. This awesome teen will thrive in a home that is structured, consistent, loving, stable, and patient. Johnathan will thrive with a family that loves and accepts him unconditionally, provides consistent routines and expectations, and meets him where he is. Any family interested must be supportive of maintaining important relationships deemed safe and appropriate for this young man.
Rapheal (age 17)
Rapheal has a big personality that shines through once he becomes comfortable with those around him. This loving, kind, and positive young man has an amazing sense of humor and enjoys telling jokes. Rapheal describes himself as extremely funny, well-liked, and easy to get along with. Rapheal is passionate about his interests, which include drawing, bowling, playing basketball, board games, and working out. He also enjoys watching pro basketball and superhero movies. Rapheal shares that he would like to attend culinary school to pursue a career as a chef. Rapheal is interested in having a forever family who is active and enjoys participating in activities outside the home. He would also like to have siblings in the home. The ideal adoptive placement for Rapheal would consist of a two-parent or single male parent home that demonstrates love, support, patience, and an understanding of how trauma effects children and teens. He will flourish within a consistent, structured, and routine focused home who utilizes positive affirmations and praise.
Serenity (age 13)
Serenity enjoys getting to know others and thrives with one-on-one attention! She enjoys makeup, nails, clothes and hair, and enjoys a quick trip to the mall or going to the movies. She also likes knitting, singing, and has expressed an interest in track. It is not a surprise that Serenity has expressed a desire to become a singer or hairdresser. Serenity desires an adoptive family and will do well in a family capable of setting boundaries, cultivating their relationship with her through quality time and willing to provide support regarding her desire to learn more about her culture and interest.
Zechariah (age 4)
Zechariah is looking for a forever family who will love, cherish and adore him. He is a loving, sweet and energetic young boy who is full of personality. Zechariah loves giving and receiving affection with hugs being his favorite. He is very outgoing and does not let anything hold him back. He loves to help others by cleaning up and bringing attention to tasks that need to be completed. He interacts well with adults and loves to play with peers. Zechariah is a determined child who brings joy and light wherever he goes. Zechariah needs a fully committed family who has the ability to meet his developmental and medical needs. His agency would like him to be placed in a two-parent home with a family who will undergo training as needed to provide him with the best care.
Khei-Mele (age 10)
Meet Khei-Mele! He is a sweet and caring young boy who is funny and loves to make others around him happy. Khei-Mele has a playful personality to go along with a cute smile. He enjoys sports and likes to play basketball and football. Khei-Mele likes to be active and spend time at trampoline parks. Khei-Mele is excited about the possibility of finding his forever family. He would do best in a two-parent household and thrives on structure and routine. He would like to maintain contact with his older siblings and current foster parents.
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
