Vol. 8, No. 2• May 2004

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.

ANN (d.o.b. 3/29/91) Her foster mother says Ann is delightful and bright. She enjoys board games, short trips, and music. Ann’s love of music extends to singing and she hopes to be a singer when she grows up. She has wonderful manners and a good sense of humor. Adults who have worked closely with her are very impressed with the positive changes Ann has made. (NC #034-1263)
CAROLINE (d.o.b. 12/1/86) Caroline is a serious and caring young woman with a strong sense of right and wrong. She enjoys gardening, cooking and creative decorating. She is also very involved with the youth group at her church. Caroline is an intelligent girl on the A/B honor roll at school. Counseling has significantly improved her relationships with others. (NC #004-805)
TARASHA (d.o.b. 12/12/93) Tarasha can be a very sweet and funny child. She is playful, creative, and likes to color, play dress ups, and visit the park. Tarasha loves other children and enjoys helping others, especially in school. She is a talented dancer and would love to take dancing lessons. She is a bright child with excellent grades and has made the school’s A/B honor roll. (NC #051-1933)
PRINCESS (d.o.b. 4/8/89) Princess is an energetic girl with a beautiful smile. She loves to make others laugh with jokes and imitations. Princess is an articulate writer and loves to create poetry and stories. She attends special education classes to help her adjust her behavior and deal with frustration more easily. She is an intelligent girl who makes average grades, but she is capable of doing better. (NC #041-854)
JASPER (d.o.b. 7/15/90) Jasper’s caseworker says he is extremely charming and has a wonderful sense of humor, which makes him a lot of fun to be around. He loves to watch wrestling and Spiderman. Jasper is a trivia hound and thrives on games involving knowledge of any kind. Although he’s not sure what he wants to be when he grows up, he’s certain he wants to go to college. (NC #098-012)
HEATHER (d.o.b. 7/23/87) Heather is a very attractive girl with a compassionate heart. She has a sweet disposition and is very caring toward others. She is an active girl and enjoys running track. Heather loves to read anything about the Air Force and would like to work for them in a civilian capacity. Heather recently changed schools and has made outstanding progress. (NC #050-1825)
ROBERT (d.o.b. 10/5/88) Robert is a polite, charming young man who is a great help to his foster mom. He enjoys yard work and planting the garden. Robert likes being involved in family activities and spending time with his extended foster family. Robert has gone from being difficult in class to working hard and being a favorite of his classmates. (NC #092-504)
LARRY (d.o.b. 10/17/90) Larry is a good-natured, engaging boy with a bright outlook on life. He is affectionate and has a fantastic sense of humor. He makes every opportunity a personal growth experience. Larry attends regular classes at school where he is on the honor roll. His conduct and attitude have improved tremendously in school and his aide’s hours are gradually being reduced. (NC #080-620)
DUSTIN (d.o.b. 10/25/91) Dustin is an outgoing young man who loves attention. According to the adults who work with him, you can’t help but fall in love with Dustin. He enjoys remote controlled cars and anything that has to do with Spiderman. Dustin wants to be a cartoon character when he grows up. He likes to eat hamburgers and play football. (NC #012-898)
CHAVIDA (d.o.b. 10/21/86) An outgoing and active young lady with a variety of interests, Chavida’s favorite place to be is church, whether she is singing or worshipping. She has a beautiful voice and enjoys performing with the choirs at church. Chavida is very expressive and is able to communicate her feelings well. She is creative and enjoys being challenged. (NC #092-1926)

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.

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