Amina (age 12)
Amina is an avid reader who is intelligent, creative, loves music and has a big personality. Amina is extremely smart and loves to learn. Her favorite subject in school is math. Her past teachers have commented that she could move up two grade levels and be fine. Amina’s laugh is infectious and her out-going personality draws people in and therefore she has a lot of friends. She is a diva and loves to get dressed up and have her hair styled nicely. She enjoys outings in the community and being at the beach is a favorite for her. Amina also likes to spend her free time playing video games, riding her bike and watching family movies. Amina would do best in a two-parent household with parents who have an understanding of trauma. She will need patience along with guidance and structure to be successful in her adoptive placement.
Antonio (age 13)
Meet Antonio! He is a kind and loving boy with a smile that lights up any room. He is smart, inquisitive, passionate and loves to learn new things. He is an excellent student and excels in the classroom. His teachers have shared that he is a joy to have in their class. His favorite subject is currently English. Antonio is a social butterfly and popular amongst his peers. He makes friends easily and gets along well with everyone. Antonio’s hobbies include going on outings to the beach, participating in band and playing video games. Antonio needs a family who will be loving, supportive and committed. He is a great kid who can do anything he puts his mind to with the proper support.
Shyanne (age 14)
Shyanne can be reserved when she is in new places or with new people, but once she is comfortable with her surroundings she exhibits her outgoing, high-energy personality! Shyanne is fun to be around and expresses herself creatively with dramatic play and impersonating celebrities. She also likes Go Fish, Connect 4, Uno, Candyland, and playing with her Barbies. One of Shyanne’s favorite things to do is put the “Just Dance” video on a game console and dance for hours. Shyanne also loves caring for all sorts of animals. Shyanne has expressed her desire to be adopted by a loving family that will commit to her even during hard times. She deserves a home that is safe, has appropriate boundaries and will nurture her into adulthood.
Lawrence (age 17)
Lawrence is a fun-loving young man with a great sense of humor. He enjoys telling jokes to get others to laugh. Lawrence is a lover of country music and likes to relax and play video games when he has the time. His ultimate vacation experience is being on the beach while eating his favorite snacks. His favorite subject in school is math and he aspires to one day work at a manufacturing company to build and fix aircrafts. Lawrence needs a family who will love and nurture him while providing him with a safe and structured environment.
Taj (age 14)
Taj is an energetic and active teen who is interested in trying new things! He enjoys playing basketball, football, and soccer and often invites others to join in. If not playing sports, Taj can be found on his gaming device, tablet, or watching boxing events on television. This sweet, playful, and lovable young man is fun to be around and will have you laughing with his amazing sense of humor. Taj would like to be a boxer or teacher when he is older. When it comes to adoption, Taj hopes to find a forever family in which he is accepted and belongs. He would like a two-parent home and siblings.
Cassy (age 13)
Meet Cassy! This sweet and fun-loving pre-teen is looking for her forever home. She enjoys spending time with others, which allows her humorous and charming personality to shine. Cassy has several interests and hobbies including swimming, video games, and watching her favorite TV shows. With her loving and gentle nature, Cassy hopes to become a social worker so she can help children in foster care. The ideal adoptive placement for Cassy consists of a two-parent or single female parent home.
Damion (age 10)
Meet Damion! This young boy is excited for a forever home that will not only be supportive of his interests but participate in them as well! Damion has many interests and hobbies including fishing, spending time outdoors, animals, racing video games, watching Marvel movies, and country music. This adventurous and affectionate boy enjoys hands on projects and can often be found tinkering with items around the home. Those than know Damion best state that he is caring and has impeccable leadership skills. Damion hopes to pursue as career as either an engineer, police officer, or EMT. Damion shares that his ideal adoptive family will love him unconditionally and be supportive. He also hopes to have an active family that enjoys spending time outdoors. Damion will do best in a single parent or two-parent household.
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
