Vol. 12, No. 1 • November 2007
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!
Angie (age 17)
Angie is a bright and helpful young woman who likes to please. Once she feels comfortable, Angie gets along well with others. Angie is a very pleasant girl. She loves children, so her desire to become a pediatrician makes sense. Angie likes being active and enjoys cooking, playing on computers, and volleyball.
(NC #083-2140)Brittany (age 14)
Brittany is a very likable and attractive young woman with beautiful brown eyes. She recently had her hair cut into a short, “more grown-up” bobbed style. Brittany can be extremely insightful and has an unbelievable thirst for life. She loves animals and she is a terrific gymnast, but she also loves knee boarding, riding her scooter, and swimming.
(NC #073-2331)Dabrock (age 13)
Once he gets over his shyness, Dabrock has a terrific personality and good manners. His favorite activity is taking things like cars and trucks apart and putting them back together in different ways. Dabrock is very adventurous and would love to explore the Sahara Desert. He dreams of joining the army or becoming an astronaut or inventor.
(NC #060-2568)Dustin (age 13)
Dustin is a playful, loving, and caring boy with the biggest heart you can imagine. He loves to read and enjoys watching auto racing. Dustin has a talent for and an interest in drawing. He loves animals and has lived on several farms where he enjoyed helping care for them. Dustin wants to become a biologist so he can protect endangered species.
(NC #049-1947)Emily (age 16)
Emily is a beautiful girl with soft blue eyes and a fabulous smile. She is caring, conscientious, and friendly, as well as cooperative, sociable, and a self-starter. Emily conveys her thoughts effectively through her writing and she enjoys keeping a journal and writing poetry. Emily attends regular classes at school where she has made amazing progress.
(NC #090-2748)Hikeem (age 15)
Hikeem is a capable, bright young man with strong verbal skills. He has leadership qualities if he channels them. He can be a caring and considerate child. Hikeem enjoys riding his bike, reading, and roller blading. He enjoys tinkering with cars and would like to become an auto mechanic. Hikeem made the A/B honor roll four times last year.
(NC #090-1132)James (age 12)
James has a very giving and sweet spirit and seeks positive attention. He likes sports and would like to play on a team. James would love to learn to swim and play the guitar. He is quite inquisitive and likes to see how things work by taking them apart and putting them back together. He is very good with his hands and enjoys making art projects.
(NC #029-2756)Jazlyn (age 15)
Jazlyn is a determined and responsible teen. She is usually fun and cheerful and enjoys talking to people and being helpful. Jazlyn’s three loves are writing poetry, dancing, and fixing hair. She enjoys going to the movies, roller skating, cheerleading, and stepping. God and church are important to Jazlyn and she relishes all of the activities involved.
(NC #013-2771)John (age 14)
John has an extremely good imagination and can entertain himself for hours. He enjoys NASCAR, riding his bike, building things, and playing outside. When he is comfortable, John can become quite friendly and open. He loves to talk about dump trucks, fire trucks, and tractor trailers. John wants to be a construction worker or truck driver.
(NC #060-1883)Maria (age 12)
Maria is a delightful, happy, and hopeful girl who loves to smile and laugh. She is also verbal, polite, and pleasant to be with. Maria is active and athletic and she plays several different sports. She is an avid reader and musically talented. She enjoys attending church, summer camp, and participating in activities at the local YMCA.
(NC #029-2845)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 � 2007 Jordan Institute for Families
