Vol. 11, No. 1 • November 2006
Help Us Find Families for These Children
Do you remember what it was like waiting for Christmas morning to arrive when you were a child? Imagine waiting for a forever family to find you! A day in the life of these waiting children can seem like an eternity. Help us NOW by bringing this page to your workplace and by showing it to your friends. You can make a difference that will last a lifetime!
Akeba (born 5/1/91)
Akeba is a loving, humorous, friendly, and helpful young man. He enjoys playing board games and going to amusement parks and the library. Akeba is interested in sports, especially basketball, football, and karate. He thinks he would like to be a police officer when he grows up. Akeba attends a specialized school that provides the appropriate skills and challenges he requires to be academically and personally successful.
(NC #020-2664)Angie (born 7/25/90)
Angie is a bright and helpful girl who likes to please others. She likes being active and enjoys cheerleading and basketball. Like many teen girls, Angie is into singing and dancing. Her favorite vacation spot is the beach. Her career goals include becoming a pediatrician or joining the Air Force. Her teachers say Angie is very bright and can be helpful in class. Angie hopes to have a mom and dad who will encourage her ambitions and help her reach her goals. (NC #083-2140)Candice (born 3/5/97)
Candice is a happy child with a good heart and personality. She is an outgoing, loving child who is full of life and energy. Candice enjoys playing outside, swimming, making things with beads, and riding her bike. She dreams of owning her own cosmetology shop and buying a car and a house. Candice attends regular classes at school where she receives some assistance with reading to help her keep up with the class. (NC #003-2657)Carl (born 2/1/96)
Carl says people like him because he is funny and smart. He is very creative and has already built a clubhouse and boat and is now rebuilding a go-cart. Carl has a wonderful rapport with his foster dad and enjoys spending time with him building and working on projects. Carl also likes to play video games and chess. He is extremely intelligent and his desire for good grades usually assures that he finishes his work. (NC #008-2656)Jalisa (born 3/7/91)
Jalisa is a very bright girl with tremendous strengths. Outgoing and vibrant, she can be a leader in many situations. Jalisa has a lot of hobbies that keep her busy, including arts and crafts, knitting, drawing, fixing hair, and playing on the computer. She is also very athletic and enjoys sports, particularly running track. She is an intelligent girl with the ability to excel academically. Jalisa needs parents that can offer guidance and understand her ways of expressing herself. (NC #092-1977)Jasmine (born 2/27/91)
Jasmine’s caseworker describes her as caring, sensitive, and helpful. She is generally a quiet and lovable child. Jasmine is wonderful with small children and works well with them. She bonds easily and is loyal to her friends and family. Jasmine enjoys swimming, skating, and dancing, and she hopes to become a professional dancer. Special education classes allow Jasmine to work at her own rate and level of understanding.
(NC #009-871)Jonathan (born 12/20/89)
Jonathan possesses some good leadership qualities and is very loyal. He enjoys playing basketball and baseball, video games, and fishing. Jonathan is looking forward to being able to date girls. He does not mind working to buy the clothes and other things he needs and wants. Jonathan is so bright that he has already received his GED and is now taking classes that will transfer to a four-year college. (NC #009-872)Keyonda (born 8/21/94)
Keyonda is described as likable, witty, and spontaneous. She is outgoing and enjoys meeting people. Keyonda likes to play computer and video games and spend time with her friends. She has set goals for herself that include going to college and playing basketball in the WNBA. Keyonda attends specialized classes where she is better able to stay on task. She has made a lot of progress and her attitude is much more positive since moving in with her current foster mom.
(NC #047-2265)Melody (born 5/8/90)
Melody has a beautiful smile and is quick to laugh. She is an endearing and responsible girl with a true zest for life. She is always respectful and desires to please those she cares about. Melody is a talkative young woman who enjoys offering suggestions. She loves clothes and likes to wear the latest fashion trends. Melody also enjoys horseback riding, writing, and shopping. She dreams of going to college, becoming a crime scene investigator, then getting married and having a family.
(NC #019-2658)Trey (born 5/13/95)
Trey is an outgoing and talkative young man who is a born performer. He is creative, witty, outspoken, and very sweet. His caseworker reports that Trey “marches to his own beat.” He hopes to become a singer when he grows up. He also likes to listen to music, talk, play outdoors, and ride his bike. Trey attends specialized classes at school where he has more opportunity to work at his own pace and on his own level. (NC #092-2611)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
