Vol. 14, No. 1 • November 2009

Help Us Find Families for These Children

For more information on these children or adoption in general, call the NC Kids Adoption and Foster Care Network at 1-877-NCKIDS-1 <www.adoptnckids.org>.

Travis (age 12) and Timothy (age 14) These brothers are close and would like to be adopted together. They have never been separated. They thrive on adult attention, affection, and praise. Timothy loves to be near adults. He likes to be helpful and beams when praised for his good work. He has a great sense of humor and loves to laugh. Some of his favorite activities include fishing, playing basketball, and watching NASCAR. He also enjoys going out to eat, watching movies, being read to, and caring for others. (NC# 105000864) Travis likes to spend time playing video games and working on his computer. He enjoys baseball, basketball, and anything to do with NASCAR. Like his brother, he also enjoys going out to eat and watching movies. He likes going to the park. (NC# 105000865)
Sandra (age 12) and Pa’Cola (age 17) Sandra is a happy, sweet, and friendly girl with a beautiful smile. She has a pleasant personality and a fun sense of humor. Sandra is curious and inquisitive and loves to talk. She enjoys jumping rope, playing basketball, and board games. Sandra is quite an animal lover and says her favorites are dolphins, cheetahs, and monkeys. She also loves to dance, sing, read, and watch TV. Sandra loves to draw and would greatly benefit from some formal classes (NC# 01922801). Pa’Cola is a sweet and polite girl with a terrific sense of humor. She is dramatic, funny, and has great leadership qualities. Pa’Cola is a very social girl with lots of friends. She likes listening to music and performing, whether it’s dancing, acting, or singing. She wants to be a professional actor and hopes to be able to attend a School of the Arts. Pa’Cola is athletic and enjoys a variety of sports, from volleyball to roller skating. (NC# 01922802)
Sequan (age 7) and Jasmin (age 8) Sequan is a kind, loving, and compassionate little boy with a million dollar smile. He loves to show how much he cares by talking and hugging. Sequan expresses himself very well and has a special way with words. He enjoys playing with trains and video games and absolutely loves homemade spaghetti. Sequan enjoys playing soccer, basketball, and football and dreams of becoming a professional football player. (NC# 01262830) Jasmin is an affectionate and very confident little girl. She has a wonderfully positive outlook and excellent coping skills. Jasmin enjoys swimming, riding her bike, taking ballet lessons, and reading. She also likes to be artistic and “make designs.” Jasmin plans to become a ballerina or a model when she grows up. (NC# 01262815)
Devin (age 6) and Dustin (age 7) Devin enjoys sports, particularly volleyball. His favorite football team is “me and Dustin.” Devin’s foster parents say he is a lot of fun to be around. He has a good sense of humor, is very inquisitive, and is resilient. Dustin enjoys riding bikes in the park, listening to rock and roll music, and playing board games. His foster mom describes Dustin as “an old soul” who is fun to talk with and loves to be neat. Devin and Dustin need a loving, caring, and active adoptive family who will set clear limits and advocate on the children’s behalf. Families with experience as therapeutic foster care parents are encouraged to respond. Additionally, Dustin and Devin need a family open to maintaining contact with their two younger sisters. (# SNC1055479)
Devon (age 15) It has been said about Devon that he “has a good head on his shoulders and can do anything when he applies himself.” Friendly, caring, and athletic, Devon takes pride in taking care of his physical appearance. He makes friends easily, has good manners, and is respectful of adults. He has good behavior at school and at home. Devon plays football and runs track at school, enjoys working with computers, and likes going to movies, hanging out at the mall with friends, and listening to music, particularly R&B and rap. He enjoys attending church. (NC# 1056000914)
Shanice (age 16) Very friendly and polite, Shanice is happiest doing things she loves, like shopping and listening to music. She also enjoys reading, writing, and organizing photographs into notebooks. She is an especially talented artist and could succeed in an art or fashion-inspired career. Shanice is very conscientious about her appearance and takes special care with her personal things. Shanice loves going to the salon to have her hair brushed and fixed. She plans to become a cosmetologist. Shanice would love to have a family of her own, but is worried that nobody will give her a chance because of her age. (NC# 105431735)
Darryl (age 12) Darryl is a handsome and quiet boy who likes to be helpful to others. He enjoys helping out in the kitchen, working in the yard, or just running small errands. Darryl gets along best with children who are his age or older. He is a talented artist and can focus on a drawing project for hours. Darryl recently started playing football and enjoys it very much. He plans to be either a football player or a truck driver when he grows up. (NC# 026-3068)
Delton (age 8) Delton is looking for his “forever family.” He is a loving, caring, and respectful child who strives to be liked by peers and adults, although sometimes his behaviors get him in trouble. Like most boys his age, Delton enjoys watching TV, playing video games, and playing outdoors with other children. He also enjoys riding his bike and playing basketball. He loves cartoons and his current career goal is to do voices in cartoons. (NC # 000000845)