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Coalition in Action - 08.19.10 Minimize

Steven was born in Haiti under difficult circumstances.  To give him a better life, his mother sent him to the US.  Unfortunately, they lost contact.  He lived with an adoptive family for four years, but they were unable to keep him in their home.  He spent the next year in a residential institution.  His future didn’t look bright.

Following the 2009 Haitian earthquake, Steven became deeply depressed.   Thankfully, his case was referred to Extreme Recruitment (ER).  The Extreme Recruiter on his case described him as, “the most clinically depressed child she had ever seen.”   All Steven wanted to know was if his birth mom was alive.

The ER team went into high gear to find Steven’s mother and a forever family.  They contacted the St. Louis Haitian community.  One member went above and beyond to help Steven, serving as his mentor and contacting friends and relatives in Haiti.  There were even door-to-door searches in Port-au-Prince!  Finally, Steven’s birth mom was found!   It turned out that she was searching for him also.  After speaking with her for the first time in years, Steven’s spirits were renewed.  The look on his face was “one of incredible joy.” 
 
Because of Extreme Recruitment and the combined efforts of many, Steven is now connected to the Haitian community and he knows his mom is safe.  In their words, “He is one of us – he is our family!”  Even more good news was to follow – Steven has been matched with an adoptive family!  This is the power of Extreme Recruitment.
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Devonta - Wendy's Wonderful Kids Minimize

Devonta (11) is a great boy whose favorite sports are baseball and kickball and whose favorite foods are cake and mint-chocolate-chip ice cream.   Devonta says he enjoys  birthday parties, dances, and playing games.  He also likes to laugh at jokes and make funny faces.  He's proud of the good grades he earns in school and is definitely motivated to learn.  Devonta flourishes with one on one instruction.  Math is his favorite.  Devonta has an Individualized Education Plan and will need ongoing support to continue to be successful in school. 

Devonta is a loyal and caring boy.  He remembers people who have been kind to him and has a strong desire to maintain important relationships.  Devonta will be best matched with a family that is able to provide a nurturing and fun household with clear expectations, consistency, and dependability.  When Devonta was asked what he wants to do when he grows up, he said he wants to open his own restaurant and get married.  Devonta would love to have a forever family to support him and help him reach his life goals.  Devonta is a participant in the Wendy’s Wonderful Kids (WWK) program.  For more information about Devonta, please contact Gayle Flavin, Extreme Recruiter, at 314.367.8373 or gayleflavin@foster-adopt.org. 

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