Vol. 9, No. 2 • May 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.
Andy (DOB: 1/31/88)
Andy is a cheerful, sweet young woman with a warm, friendly smile. Her delightful personality shines through her beautiful hazel eyes and you can’t help but be charmed by her. Andy genuinely loves people and animals. She loves to sing and dance and is extremely proud that she performed in the plays Guys and Dolls and Grease. Andy is working on better understanding the concept of time and money. With a loving, supportive and nurturing family, Andy can go far in life.
(NC #023-1265)Brandon (DOB: 5/14/91)
Impressed by his endearing and affectionate nature, people fall in love with Brandon the moment they meet him. He is fascinated with history and the civil war. His teacher says Brandon works very hard at his schoolwork and is a joy to have in their specialized classroom. Brandon has worked hard to improve his actions and has made tremendous progress, such as being able to walk away when he is upset. He needs a very structured home that is balanced with love and patience.
(NC #025-1870)Chi-rese (DOB: 5/3/90)
This young woman with the bubbly personality hopes to go to college to become a brain surgeon. Chi-rese is inquisitive, talkative, friendly, and fun. She has a flair for writing poetry and drawing and would love to participate in after school activities. Chi-rese is an excellent student and is succeeding both academically and socially. She has made tremendous gains in all areas since moving into her current foster home and is proud to be on the “A” honor roll.
(NC #018-1041)DaQuan (DOB: 1/17/94)
DaQuan is kind, considerate, helpful, and protective of others, particularly those with limitations. He has even learned some sign language so he can communicate with one of the other children in his foster home. He has a positive outlook on life. DaQuan attends special classes at school where his individual learning plan allows him to work at his own level and pace for maximum success. He is affectionate and responsive to those around him and is appropriate in social gatherings.
(NC #026-216)Darell (DOB: 8/27/92)
Darell is pleasant, loving, polite, helpful, and tries to please the adults in his life. He enjoys riding his bike, playing basketball, skating, or playing almost any outside sport. Darell’s grades and attitude in school have improved tremendously since moving into his current foster home. He would likely benefit from adoptive parents that will give him plenty of time and attention, a structured environment, praise when he is successful, and plenty of love and support.
(NC #013-2199)Heather (DOB: 7/6/90)
Anyone who encounters Heather says she is the most polite teenager you will ever meet. This lovely girl enjoys camping, going to the beach and just being outdoors. She loves playing sports and is very good at art. When asked what she’d like to be when she grows up, Heather answers that she is “focused on the here and now and on becoming a better person.” She hopes her adoptive family will allow her to participate in sports and enjoy watching and supporting her.
(NC #029-1755)Jalisa (DOB: 3/7/91)
Jalisa is a fascinating girl with a terrific sense of humor. Outgoing and vibrant, she can be a leader in many social situations. Jalisa enjoys arts and crafts, knitting, drawing, and playing on the computer. She is an intelligent girl with the ability to do very well academically. Since moving into her current home with a foster mom that listens to her and encourages her to get out and experience new things, Jalisa’s conduct and attitude have improved dramatically.
(NC #092-1977)Justin (DOB: 3/6/93)
This freckle-faced boy with the winning smile is always up for a new adventure! Justin likes to be active playing any kind of sport or just playing outside. He is likable, sociable and affectionate and usually gets along well with the other children in his home. He attends church with his foster family and enjoys going to Sunday School. Justin has made an impressive transition to mainstream classes at school where he gets average grades.
(NC #018-2157)Sherika (DOB: 4/27/92)
This is a sweet, loving, and observant young woman who studies new people and situations until she is comfortable with them. Sherika loves going to church, the beach, and amusement parks. She also likes to swim and is looking forward to attending a summer sports camp. Since moving into her current foster home, Sherika has made a good deal of progress in making friends and getting along with others. She has learned how important it is to live in a nurturing, caring family.
(NC #060-1787)Tim (DOB: 6/20/89)
Tim may be quite shy when meeting new people, but his smile is dazzling, whether he is happy or nervous. He enjoys playing football, basketball, and baseball, and proudly displays the sports trophies he has won. Tim wants his adoptive family to know that he is nice and has a good personality. He dreams of an active family that will play backyard sports with him, support his participation in organized sports, and go to the mall and out to eat with him.
(NC #029-2128)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
