Waiting Children

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Alexa and Lamar

Ever heard of the term yin and yang? Alexa and Lamar are just that, two opposites that complement each other perfectly. Alexa and Lamar may be shy at first, but with some time, they flourish into sassy, playful, and energetic kids!  Alexa is a girly girl diva who always likes to look her best. She [...]

Andy

Andy is a 13-year-old boy with a laid-back and cool personality. Andy works hard at school academically and is very serious about his grades. He’s very cautious and reserved around new people, but when he adjusts, he can be pretty funny and personable. Andy’s favorite hobbies are football and basketball. He plays on his school’s [...]

Ashley

Ashley (17) is an active, nurturing, and inquisitive teenager. She enjoys spending time in the outdoors and loves adventures that include camping and swimming. Spending time with animals and listening to music are also high on her list of favorite pastimes. She is a wonderful companion to other children and delights in caring for and [...]

Brya and Brianna

Meet sisters, Brya and Brianna!   This sibling group is a dynamic duo – their opposite personalities are the perfect complement to one another.  Brya is an artistic and creative 16-year-old teen who loves writing and journaling. Brya is known to sing and dance around the house and in the car. She takes great pride in [...]

Bryant

Bryant is a 14 year old young man. He is active and has a playful attitude when he warms up to you. He especially likes to tell jokes and play jokes on his close friends. Laid back and curious are great words to describe his dynamic personality. He makes friends easily and enjoys his time [...]

Carter

Carter is an energetic and curious ten-year old boy who is currently in the fourth grade! Carter is described as a cute, sweet, and caring! Carter enjoys sports, including basketball, track, and soccer. Carter loves to read (especially the Goosebumps books) and to write. Carter receives some additional services through his school to assist him [...]

Chad and Teon

Chad and Teon are the sweetest pair of siblings you might ever meet. As you watch them together, you can see the love they have for each other. Teon looks up to his brother and is never far away. Older brother Chad would probably tell you he needs space from his brother but also does [...]

Chance

Fifteen-year-old Chance is a sweet and charming young man. He is a joy to be around and is the perfect mix between having honest, clear communication and being a sarcastic teenager. He has a smile that lights up the room and brings joy out of people he is around. Chance is open to trying new [...]

Chris and Mikail

Chris (13) and Mikail (10) are brothers searching for their forever family. Ask these brothers which superhero is best; they can talk endlessly about Black Panther, Superman, The Flash, and other Marvel/DC heroes! Building new and inventive Lego structures show just how creative these boys are! Pour out a box of Legos for Chris and [...]

Davonte

Watch Davonte's feature on "A Place to Call Home." Davonte is a fun, curious 14 year old who loves all things Basketball.  He loves and is good with animals, especially dogs.  Davonte likes to build things, and he is an easy child to have fun with.  Davonte is always observing his surroundings, and although he [...]

Denzel

Denzel is an 11-year-old boy who has a bright smile and personality. He is very great at being able to advocate for himself regarding his wants and needs when it comes to him finding a “Forever Home”. Denzel is a straight “A” student, and he loves attending school. He is in the 5th grade and [...]

Gary

Watch Gary's feature on "A Place to Call Home." Gary is a kind and helpful 13-year-old looking for his forever family. Gary loves all animals, but horses are his favorite. Gary enjoys horseback riding and spending time outside. He also enjoys shopping at his favorite store, Dollar Tree. He has a good sense of humor [...]

Javion

Meet Javion! Javion is a confident and outgoing 14-year-old. Javion loves to play and watch sports, but basketball is his absolute favorite. Javion is very friendly & enjoys making and hanging out with friends his age. One of Javion’s favorite things to do is ride his BMX bike around the neighborhood with the other neighborhood [...]

Justin, Davion, and Malina

Justin, Davion, and Malina are very energetic, imaginative, and fun-loving children. Their sibling bond is strong, and they are very protective of one another. They enjoy hanging out with each other and would love to have a family who will love, support, nurture, and tend to their every need. Some of the kid’s favorite foods [...]

Kendell

16-year-old Kendell works hard at his studies, is a deep thinker, and flourishes in conversations about things he loves, like antique cars, food, and sports! Kendell is calm, cool, and collected. He has handled challenging situations with maturity. If you ask Kendell what he likes, the answer is quite literally everything. Kendell enjoys basketball, jujitsu, [...]

Khalia

Meet 11-year-old Khalia. Khalia is a girly girl firecracker. She loves all things fashion and is up on all the latest trends. She enjoys shopping for colorful outfits that match her personality and working on her nails. When she isn’t working on her fashion, she is found putting together dance routines  she has learned with [...]

Michaela

Watch Michaela's feature on "A Place to Call Home." Michaela is a 13 year old beautiful girl with a contagious smile. She is currently in the 8th grade with a love for school and her favorite subjects are English Language Arts and Math. She does well academically in school. Get ready for some thoughtful and [...]

Sean

Watch Sean's feature on "A Place to Call Home." It’s not necessarily the sun shining through the windows that will brighten your mornings when Sean is in the house. It’s likely his smile, as he spends most of the day beaming! If you couple Sean’s silly sense of humor with his great grins, you’ve got [...]

Tayana

Nine-year-old Tayana is an aspiring singer, songwriter, and artist. She has an art gallery of songs she has written and drawings she is working on, which she loves to show off. Get her talking about her passions, and she won’t stop. She might even ask you, “am I talking too much?” She loves to spend [...]

Tre’vione

Tre’vione is 14 years old and always has a smile on his face. He is very friendly, caring, and delights everyone who meets him. Tre’vione enjoys sports, especially basketball and football with friends in the neighborhood. In his free time he enjoys riding his bike, playing video games, reading, and the outdoors. Tre’vione’s best idea [...]

William

William is an active kiddo who will quickly liven up your life. His infectious energy will grab your attention and push you to have fun with him. It’s impossible to sit still and watch when he’s having so much fun!   He loves to try new things and has participated in basketball, soccer, and bowling. [...]

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