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George - A Place to Call Home Minimize

George (15) has no trouble meeting new people and finding a common interest. He is very articulate. George likes soccer, golf, swimming, and playing any sport. He also enjoys funny movies.  He is open minded and willing to move out of State to be a part of a family.

George stated that when it comes to a family relationship, he feels that honesty, respect, and dedication are the most important qualities. He loves being busy and would prefer a family who can involve him in their community, their church, and their lives. George has two biological brothers, and would like to maintain a relationship with them.  For more information, please call Sheila Suderwalla, Director of APTCH and Project Teen Plus at 800.FOSTER.3 x30.  Photo courtesy of Sears Portrait Studio.
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Amanda - Wendy's Wonderful Kids Minimize
Amanda (14) is described as sociable, bright and fun to be around. She makes friends easily and interacts well with her peers and other children.  Amanda enjoys attention and is responsive to praise.  She is making A’s and B’s in school and very proud of her grades.  Amanda enjoys many activities including singing, dancing and socializing in group activities. 
 
Amanda is in need of a family who will commit to her from the beginning and not waiver in their commitment as she tests them and ultimately settles down in learning to trust them.  She is in need of a single parent or two-parent home to provide love and stability as well as understanding as Amanda adjusts to being part of a nurturing family.  For additional information, please contact Liz Johnson, Wendy’s Wonderful Kids Recruiter at 314.FOSTER.3 x31.  Photo courtesy of Sears Portrait Studio.  
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Samantha - Wendy's Wonderful Kids Minimize
Samantha (14) is sweet young lady who has a smile that will light up the darkest room. Talented and creative she loves to express herself through art, and she can frequently be found sketching, drawing or coloring. She is also a bookworm who can be found curled up with a good book. In school Samantha takes pride in her excellent penmanship and her favorite subject is science.
 
Samantha is friendly and, like most tweens, somewhat shy around new people. Samantha would like to be placed in a family that will help her maintain contact with her siblings, and where she could be the youngest child so that she can have “lots of attention”.   For more information, contact Liz Johnson, Wendy's Wonderful Kids Recruiter.   Photo courtesy of Sears Portrait Studio.
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Deontrae - A Place to Call Home Minimize

Deontrae (10) is a great little guy who would make an awesome addition to a loving family. He is very mannerable and polite, and has a smile that can brighten up a room. Deontrae enjoys drawing, reading, and sports (especially football and basketball). Deontrae is very smart and loves school.  He states that math and writing are his best subjects.  Deontrae said three things he likes about himself are that he is intelligent, that he excels at his school work, and is great at art.  When he grows up, Deontrae said he wants to be a firefighter.
 
Deontrae does well with his peers and adults, and will do well in a home where there is love, patience, persistence, consistency, and time. Since Deontrae needs a lot of one on one attention, he would do best being the youngest or only child in a home.  Deontrae is legally free for adoption. For more information, please call Sheila Suderwalla, Director of APTCH and Project Teen Plus at 800.FOSTER.3 x30.  Photo courtesy of Sears Portrait Studio.
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Blaine - Extreme Recruitment Minimize
Blaine (16) is a good natured young man who has severe mental retardation and severe developmental delays.  He remembers and recognizes the people in his life and his face lights into a happy smile for the people who care about him.
 
Blaine loves water activities, especially swimming, and any other action activities.  He goes to the YMCA for swimming with his foster family.  This easy going young man gets along well with other children and adults.  To communicate, He points at what he wants to make his needs known.  Blaine needs a very special family who is willing to devote much time to his care. He would reward his caregivers with a dimpled smile that would bring a smile to their face.
 
To learn more, please contact Ian Forber-Pratt, Extreme Recruiter for Foster & Adoptive Care Coalition, at 800.FOSTER.3 (314.367.8373) x32.
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Ashley - Wendy's Wondeful Kids Minimize
Ashley (14) has been praised for her playful spirit and out-spoken personality.  She thrives when given positive attention, and responds by showing compassion for others and lending a helping hand.  Having and being a friend is something Ashley enjoys and she takes pride in her successes at school. 
 
Ashley has experienced the effects of neglect and abuse; she has shown great strength in continuing to participate in treatment, learning how to live within limits and communicating effectively and respectfully with people in her life.  She is easily able to express herself and has learned to advocate for her own needs.  Ashley is most successful in a family setting when caregivers communicate limits, provide positive feedback and show her respect, patience and a commitment to adoption.  To learn more about Ashley, please contact Liz Johnson, Wendy’s Wonderful Kids Recruiter for Foster & Adoptive Care Coalition, at 800.FOSTER.3 (314.367.8373) x31.
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David & Deja - A Place to Call Home Minimize
David and Deja are a “dynamic duo” who are waiting to be adopted.  David (10) is funny, polite and has a great smile that “just doesn’t quit!”  David’s favorite school subject is science.  He appreciates help with homework, especially in spelling, which is his least favorite subject.  David enjoys sports and other outdoor activities, especially basketball, swimming, bowling and kickball. 

Deja (8) can also be described as pleasant and polite.   A third grader, Deja’s favorite subjects are math and writing.  Her preferred leisure activities are coloring, drawing, reading books, and going on vacations.  She likes anything that relates to Hannah Montana, Bratz, That’s so Raven or Zack and Cody.  Her favorite foods are sweet potatoes, pizza, macaroni and cheese, fruit and corn, and she does not like broccoli!  For more information, please call Sheila Suderwalla, Director of APTCH and Project Teen Plus at 800.FOSTER.3 x30.  Photo courtesy of Sears Portrait Studio.
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Ar'Mondre - Wendy's Wonderful Kids Minimize
Ar’Mondre (11) is soft-spoken with warm brown eyes.  He is initially shy around new people, but gradually becomes engaging and talkative.  Ar’Mondre is artistic and creative, and likes to build things.  His independence and sense of humor tend to make Ar’Mondre stand out in a group.  Ar’Mondre is intensely loyal and he is protective of the people in his life, although his behavior does not always portray this.  He enjoys cooking and baking, and his favorite fast food is McDonald’s.  Ar’Mondre wants to be a police officer when he grows up.
 
Ar’Mondre has been in care for eight years. He longs for a loving family to call his own, and would do best in a two parent family with a strong male role model.  For more information, contact Dawn Milburn, Wendy’s Wonderful Kids Recruiter at 800.FOSTER.3 (314.367.8373) x41.    Photo courtesy of Sears Portrait Studio.
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Christian - A Place to Call Home Minimize
Play Video  Christian (16) is an eager young man, strongly desiring a forever family. Christian has a warming smile, and a sincere heart.  He is friendly, thoughtful and has a great need to please others. Christian has been successful at acquiring positive adult relationships quickly and values them immensely. 
 
Christian receives good reports in school and desires advanced education. He is strongly interested in cars and car maintenance, and has dreamed of working his way up through the ranks at the Ford Motor Company or owning his own car detailing business in the future. Christian is excited to secure a loving home with mutual respect and support.  For more information, please call Sheila Suderwalla, Director of APTCH and Project Teen Plus at 800.FOSTER.3 x30.  Photo courtesy of Sears Portrait Studio.
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Jamaine - A Place to Call Home Minimize

Jamaine (15) enjoys being on the go. He can be very personable and easy to engage in interaction. Jamaine enjoys watching and playing football, basketball and baseball. It's difficult for him to narrow down a favorite team. He enjoys drawing and is amazingly creative. Jamaine is very meticulous about his appearance, as he loves clothes and shoes. His favorite food is chicken (prepared just about any way). His most winning attribute is his sense of humor.

For more information, please contact Liz Johnson, Wendy’s Wonderful Kids Recruiter at 314.FOSTER.3 x31.  Photo courtesy of Sears Portrait Studio.
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Jervon - Project Teen Plus Minimize
Jervon (15) is a sweet, loving boy who has been waiting patiently for a forever family.  This teen says that he “gets along with other people” and describes himself as “friendly.”  Jervon’s foster parent agrees saying, “he makes good company.”  Jervon is currently in the 10th grade, whereas he does not have a favorite subject, overall he does well in school with one on one attention.  He is described as a “laid back” kid, although he does like being active. He enjoys activities such as swimming and basketball. He also enjoys dancing and singing.  Like most teenagers, he loves playing video games. 
 
Jervon would do well in any family as along as they provided him with love and consistency.  He is legally free for adoption. For more information, contact Sheila Suderwalla, Director of Project Teen Plus and APTCH.  Photo courtesy of Sears Portrait Studio.
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Michael - Wendy's Wonderful Kids Minimize
Michael (11) is an intelligent, inquisitive soft spoken boy who desires a forever family. Although at first shy, Michael loves playing football and playing outside. Along with most boys his age, his other favorites are video games, watching sports on television, and cartoons. Michael enjoys new experiences like going to museums, or pottery. McDonald’s is one of his favorite picks; he especially loves a McFlurry for dessert.  Ideally Michael would need a two parent family or a single parent family with a strong father figure where Michael is the youngest or only child in the family.
 
Michael is legally free for adoption. For additional information on Michael please contact Liz Johnson, Wendy’s Wonderful Kids Recruiter at 314.FOSTER.3 x31.  Photo courtesy of Sears Portrait Studio.
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Carlandis - Wendy's Wonderful Kids Minimize
Play Video Play Video   Carlandis (15) likes to spend time outdoors, and enjoys playing basketball and baseball. He would like to go to Hawaii some day, and thinks it would be “cool” to learn how to surf.  Carlandis is strong academically, and enjoys math, but his grades do not always reflect his abilities.  He enjoys socializing with friends, but also likes quiet, private time. 
 
Carlandis has been in foster care for five years, and is legally free for adoption. Carlandis would benefit from a family that provides structure and consistency, and he needs the guidance of a strong male role model. He has brothers who are also in care, and it is important to him that he maintains contact with them.  For more information, contact Dawn Milburn, Wendy’s Wonderful Kids Recruiter at 800.FOSTER.3 (314.367.8373) x41.  Photo courtesy of Sears Portrait Studio.
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Anthony - Wendy's Wonderful Kids Minimize

Anthony (11) is playful and always ready with a smile. Anthony keeps himself amused by playing with action figures, toy cars, and drawing.  He is eager to learn and responds well to focused instruction and positive attention. Anthony is affectionate, and enjoys people.  

Anthony has been in foster care for several years, and is legally free for adoption. He hopes for a permanent family who will provide consistent structure and patience, help him with reading, and recognize his successes.  For more information, contact Dawn Milburn, Wendy’s Wonderful Kids Recruiter at 800.FOSTER.3 (314.367.8373) x41.  Photo courtesy of Sears Portrait Studio.
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Jasmine & Johnetta - Wendy's Wonderful Kids Minimize

Jasmine & Johnetta are a spunky pair of sisters who would thrive in a supportive and loving family.  Jasmine (12) is an outgoing, social butterfly who loves to sing and dance. An enthusiastic student Jasmine loves to read and write. She has a great sense of humor and gets along well with other children. Jasmine is also patient and nurturing big sister.

Johnette (10) is an active, affectionate child and, like her older sister, loves to sing and dance and play with dolls. Johnetta is a whiz at video games and prides herself on completing her school homework. One wish the girls share is have a “forever family”.  For more information, contact Liz Johnson, Wendy's Wonderful Kids Recruiter.   Photo courtesy of Sears Portrait Studio.
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