Vol. 8, No. 1• November 2003

More than 600 North Carolina Children Await Adoption

November is National Adoption Awareness Month, a time to think about the more than 600 children in North Carolina who are free for adoption (as of October 2003). These children long for parents who can give them a forever family. Here’s your chance to learn about a few of these wonderful children.

JUSTIN (age 15) Justin’s beautiful smile and good sense of humor make him pleasant to be around. He enjoys being outdoors camping, playing basketball, or riding his bike. Justin likes to play soccer and swimming is his favorite summertime activity. He has just recently learned to play football and likes it very much. Justin is inquisitive and likes to learn new things. He is proud of having won a science award a couple of years ago. (NC #099-360)
JAMIE (age 8) Jamie is a beautiful, sweet, active little girl. She has wonderful manners and is delightful to be around. She gets along very well with adults and children her age or younger. There is a great deal of creativity in this young lady and she thinks she'd like to use it in a career as an artist. Jamie enjoys watching movies, going to the beach, and playing with her Barbie doll. (NC #041-979)
SHARON (age 12) Sharon is a happy, easygoing girl who enjoys playing with her Barbie dolls, eating pepperoni pizza and riding her bike. Coloring, watching TV, and playing ball are other activities that keep her busy. She likes going to church and listening to the church choir. Her foster mom says Sharon likes wearing lip-gloss, dressing up, and fixing her hair. She follows family rules well and is loving and affectionate with her foster family. (NC #092-730)
NATACHA (age 13) Natacha has a beautiful smile and sparkling brown eyes. She loves music and dancing, cheerleading, swimming, and gymnastics. She is a lively girl who likes to be on the go, participating in fun activities. Natacha would like to learn to draw and paint. Chinese food is her favorite, but she eats just about anything except liver and catfish. Natacha would do well with either a single mom or a stable married couple. (NC #018-1904)
TAYFON (age 15) Tayfon is an outgoing and friendly young man who never meets a stranger and never forgets a face. He is charming and affectionate and enjoys praise and hugs. Tayfon is very good at sports and enjoys playing football and basketball. He also likes playing video games, X-Box, and going to church. Moving into a traditional school was a great accomplishment for Tayfon and he is very proud of his progress. (NC #051-238)
VIRGINIA (age 8) Virginia’s foster mom says her favorite thing about this girl is her excitement about life and the smallest things. She enjoys joining in social activities, she shares well, and is quite generous with people she likes. Virginia has a terrific memory. Her loves to do anything that involves counting or solving puzzles. She’s not sure yet what she wants to be when she grows up, but she does know that she wants to drive a white Cadillac. (NC #065-1874)
ASHLEY (age 17) Ashley is a lovely, free-spirited, caring girl. She would rather read quietly, listen to music, or watch movies than participate in many activities, although she says she would like to play on a softball team. Ashley is an intelligent young woman who says she’d like to be an interior decorator when she graduates from high school. Her adoptive family should be patient, loving, and nurturing as they help Ashley through the trying teenage years. (NC #059-1927)
AARON (age 11) Aaron is an affectionate boy who likes to sit near his foster mom. He enjoys playing basketball, jumping on the trampoline and being outdoors. Aaron also likes to play simple board games, build things with his Lego set, and play computer games. He has no problem playing by himself. Aaron requires a great deal of attention, so a two-parent family is essential. He is used to having other children in the home. (NC #076-192)

If you are interested in 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 � 2003 Jordan Institute for Families