Vol. 10, No. 1 • November 2005
Awaiting Adoption in North Carolina
Right now there are hundreds of children in foster care in North Carolina who are free for adoption. These children long for parents who can give them a forever family. Here’s a chance to learn about a few of these great kids.
Beth (d.o.b. 5/9/91)
Beth has a pleasant and bubbly personality. She is active in her church’s drama and dance ministries. Beth’s grades are above average and she has the potential to always make the honor roll. Sports have been an excellent match for her energy and a positive way to express her feelings. For Beth, college is not an option, it is a necessity. Beth responds best to structure and clearly defined guidelines. She wants family that is active, supports her participation in sports, and goes to church regularly. (NC #081-206)Billie (d.o.b. 9/25/88)
Billie is full of energy and laughter, with an engaging personality and wonderful sense of humor. She is a joy to talk with and loves to dress up and fix her hair. Billie enjoys school and does very well in her occupational track classes. Counseling helps Billie deal with her feelings and recognize and manage stress. She would like an energetic, patient, nurturing family that will guide her toward a successful life. Billie needs a strong, loving, adoptive mother as a role model. (NC #029-2285)Brittany (d.o.b. 6/11/93)
Brittany is likable, attractive, insightful, and has an unbelievable thirst for life. She is a terrific gymnast and swimmer. Brittany attended summer session at a private school where the smaller class setting allowed her to excel in subjects in which she had previously struggled and improve her attitude and conduct. Brittany needs adoptive parents who will provide her with structure, consistency, and clear boundaries. Her charisma and joy for life are sure to be a blessing. (NC #073-2331)Javé (d.o.b. 12/16/90)
Javé is a sweet boy who enjoys listening to all of the sounds around him. He likes listening to cartoons and hearing his foster mom talk to him. Javé also enjoys playing his battery operated guitar. He receives speech, occupational, and physical therapy. He is able to eat and has a feeding tube for supplemental nourishment. Javé needs an adoptive family that can provide the time to meet appointments for his health and care. They must accept that Javé; will always require total care in every area of his life. (NC #060-549)Justin (d.o.b. 7/8/92)
Justin likes to ride his bike and play sports. He is talented at drawing and would like to learn karate. Justin’s foster mom says she likes that he can discuss a variety of subjects. He gets good grades in his resource classes and a community aid works with him on social skills, expressing his feelings, and maintaining acceptable conduct. Justin needs an adoptive family that is considerate and knowledgeable of characteristics of children in foster care. (NC #060-1958)Nicholas (d.o.b. 11/20/88)
Nicholas is charming, sociable, amusing, and likes being the class clown. He loves to ride his bike, swim, play basketball, and jump on the trampoline. Nicholas is on an occupational track at school. He needs to learn to be more protective of himself, physically, and understand the consequences when he is not careful. Nicholas’ parents will need to receive training regarding his medical conditions. They will need to be loving, honest, patient and provide a structured environment. (NC #082-2190)Quintaeza (d.o.b. 3/23/96)
Quintaeza is a friendly and attractive little girl. She enjoys going to the beach, playing putt-putt, shopping, and playing house so she can be the “mama.” Quintaeza attends regular classes at school where she works hard to stay focused. She needs to remember to let other children have the lead sometimes. Adoptive parents for Quintaeza need to accepting of the issues that bring children into foster care. They need to provide a structured and nurturing home where Quintaeza will feel safe and loved. (NC #041-1716)Shawn (d.o.b. 6/16/89)
Shawn is a caring and compassionate young man with a witty personality. He loves deep-sea fishing, camping, and basketball. Shawn is a bright student whose major goal is to graduate. He is a member of a school club that encourages him to participate in community service, leadership seminars, and fundraisers for charitable organizations. Counseling is helping Shawn improve his self-image and develop more effective communication skills. As with most children, Shawn will benefit from parents who provide structure, consistency, love, and security. (NC #005-2309)Shebra (d.o.b. 6/30/90)
Shebra is an athletic young woman with a terrific imagination. She loves sports and hopes to try out for the school’s basketball team. She would also like to play drums in the school’s band. Special education services allow Shebra to be successful and work on her own level in school. She is making significant progress in all areas and continued success is anticipated. Shebra’s adoptive family must understand her needs and advocate for her in school and in the community. (NC #073-1829)Tareic (d.o.b. 9/3/91)
Tareic is athletic and enjoys playing almost any kind of ball game. He loves animals and likes to read about them. Tareic is always offering to help anyone who needs it. Special education classes at school allow Tareic time to grasp new information and ideas. He attends counseling to learn to make positive relationships and better methods of expressing his feelings. Tareic will do best with a family that provides structure and clear, consistent expectations and consequences. (NC #065-386)If you are interested in one of these children or want to continue looking for the child who is just right for your family, click on the image below, which will take you to the official North Carolina adoption site sponsored by the N.C. Division of Social Services and NC Kids.
Or, if you'd like to speak with someone, call the NC Kids Adoption and Foster Care Network, Toll-free hotline: 1-877-NCKIDS-1.
We hope you will open your heart and home by adopting one of North Carolina’s waiting children.
Copyright � 2005 Jordan Institute for Families
