Vol. 19, No. 1 • November 2014

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.

Billie (age 14) Billie is a polite, soft spoken, analytical young lady. She likes to read, listen to music, swim, and experiment with clothes and makeup. She enjoys doing normal teenage things like going to the movies or skating with her friends. Billie enjoys camping and would like more opportunities to travel and have adventures. Academically gifted, Billie wants to go to college and enter a career where she can help children. She prides herself on being liberal and respecting the rights of others. She wants a family that is receptive to her beliefs and the differences among her friends. Billie has strong ties to her birth family. She would like a forever family that can honor those connections.
Brion (age 17) Brion is a bright, articulate, savvy young man. He enjoys visiting the beach and the mountains. Brion likes sports, especially basketball and football. He is affectionate with animals and enjoys drawing. He is considering working in law enforcement, social work, or serving in the military when he is an adult. Brion thrives on encouragement and praise. Brion is seeking a family that will encourage and support him, recognizing his amazing potential. He is a young man who with love, guidance, and wisdom will be extremely successful. Brion is extremely close to his sister Deja. It will be important for him to maintain this connection.
Deja (age 15) Deja is an outgoing and very helpful young lady. She is smart, with a kind and gentle nature. Soccer, cheerleading, basketball and swimming are some of Deja's favorite activities. She also enjoys crafts and traveling to visit new places. Deja does well in mathematics, social studies, and science. Deja would like a family that can help her discover her gifts and guide her towards a successful future. She loves her brother Brion very much. It will be important for her family to support this connection.
Jose "Angel" (age 16) Angel is unique, outgoing, aspirational, and fearless. He would love to be a singer or someone famous when he grows up. His favorite subject at school is chorus. He loves anything that has to do with music and singing. Angel also enjoys video games and social media. He likes going to waterparks and enjoys the television show "American Dad." Angel will thrive in a family environment with a strong emphasis on education. Angel is a young man who would benefit greatly from strong, experienced parents who can help him explore his own identity and expand his social skills.
Kenneth and Kendra (age 16) Siblings Kenneth and Kendra are looking for a home together. Kenneth is polite and well-mannered. While sometimes reserved, he can also be talkative and silly. Kenneth is very athletic and loves to play football, basketball, and run track. He is very likeable and enjoys laughing, dressing nice, and feeling like he is part of a family. Very affectionate, Kendra is quick to smile, extremely personable, and has a vivacious spirit. She is talkative and silly and can be quite candid with her opinions. Kenneth and Kendra will bring immense happiness to a family and are looking for adoptive parents who want to invest in their future.
Nicole (age 13) Nicole is a young lady who is easy to laugh and likes to tease those she cares about in a good-natured way. She loves being the center of attention, especially with adults. Nicole is very good with directions and her social worker jokingly refers to her as a "human GPS." Some of Nicole's favorite activities include arts and crafts, shopping, and going to the beach and carnivals. She loves animals and would like to train dogs for a living. She would love to have a dog of her own and has fond memories of a dog she had when she was younger. Nicole's favorite subject at school is art. She loves going to school and does not like to miss any days. A single parent female with a strong, secure, yet friendly personality will be ideal for Nicole.

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.