Vol. 10, No. 2 • May 2006
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.
Ashley (born 6/11/92)
Ashley can be very affectionate, but she prefers to be the initiator of any physical contact. She can be kind and very helpful. Ashley loves to read and likes to cook. She generally prefers non-athletic, indoor activities, although she has enjoyed camping. Ashley attends regular classes and is frequently on the honor roll. Ashley is learning to take responsibility for her actions. An adoptive family for Ashley should have parenting experience and the maturity to guide a teenager. (NC #059-2522)Brandon (born 5/12/94)
Brandon is a lovable boy with a playful, bouncy personality. He has been taking drum lessons and would like to continue. He enjoys Sunday school class and children’s choir. Brandon attends regular classes and loves school. He is working on improving his social skills and expressing his feelings appropriately. Brandon will do best with parents who are firm but caring, with an older brother as a positive role model. (NC #032-349)Cassie (born 3/31/90)
Cassie is intelligent and outspoken in a positive way. Her many interests include writing poetry, playing tennis, church, and youth group activities. She attends regular classes and gets very good grades. Cassie is working on making her relationships more genuine. She wants a loving family that is structured yet supportive. Like all teens, Cassie will benefit from a family that will be actively involved in her life, yet allow her the independence to grow in a positive manner. A strong, positive female role model who can guide Cassie into adulthood will be ideal. (NC #092-2214)David (born 9/09/92)
David is polite, outgoing, and “never meets a stranger.” He can be quite humorous and expresses himself well. David is proud of having learned to play chess at school. He also enjoys attending church. At school David is in a program with smaller classes where professionals and other non-teachers are directly involved. A personal aide picks him up after school to help him with homework and afternoon activities. David needs parents who are willing and able to monitor his activities. He will do best with a strong male figure and a family that provides a high degree of stability. (NC #077-1887)Jennifer (born 3/30/89)
Jennifer is engaging, has a good sense of humor, and is a strong advocate for herself. She attends regular classes and earns average grades in an Independent Living program. She needs encouragement and support to set goals. Jennifer wants a loving, nurturing family with experience parenting teens. They will need to be flexible and have a good sense of humor. (NC #041-2513)Leytrell (born 6/11/00)
Leytrell is energetic, curious, and extremely artistic. He enjoys playing with cars and trucks, football, writing, and drawing. He attends a special kindergarten program that provides more support for his specific issues. He is learning behavior management techniques to help him with social skills and to cope with new experiences. Leytrell needs an adoptive home with parents who have plenty of patience and energy. (NC #026-2538)Portia (born 9/29/89)
Portia is a sweet, friendly girl who is proud of the ribbon she won for walking at Special Olympics. Portia is nonverbal and hopes to learn sign language. She also loves helping others and being a positive role model. A family that will love and care for Portia should be trained and able to assist her with her special needs. Portia needs an adoptive family that will challenge her and encourage her to strive for more as she accomplishes new tasks. Most of all Portia needs a wonderful environment with lots of one-on-one attention. (NC #026-2040)Quanesha (born 1/12/91)
Friendly and eager to please, Quanesha has a super sense of humor and amusing imagination. She is a happy girl who is learning to respect herself and others. She would like to try out for the basketball and track teams at school. Quanesha attends regular classes at school and earns average grades. She has the potential to be an above average student. An adoptive family for Quanesha needs to have reasonable expectations, be patient, supportive, and willing to allow time to build a trusting relationship. (NC #080-2311)Ronnie (born 2/13/96)
Ronnie is an adorable boy with a terrific imagination and a perpetual smile. He loves to dance to old rock songs. He likes the water and enjoys going to the lake. Ronnie attends special classes in an alternative school. An adoptive family for Ronnie will need to be loving, nurturing, very structured, and familiar with behavior challenges. (NC #003-2520)Timmy (born 3/18/91)
Timmy is an engaging boy with striking hazel eyes. He loves to be a helper and enjoys listening to music. He belongs to the YMCA and is learning to shoot pool. Timmy attends special education classes; a personal aide helps him stay on track. He enjoys special summer camp and after school activities. Timmy needs a strong male role model to spend time with him. An adoptive family for Timmy should understand that he may never be able to live independently, but that services are available to assist him and them as he matures.
(NC #080-2427)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 � 2006 Jordan Institute for Families
