Profiles

Kaylee

Age: 14

Kaylee is a lively teenage girl with tons of potential. A bright young lady with an observant, perceptive mind, she has excellent language skills and loves engaging in meaningful conversation with adults. Kaylee says that it is very important to her that adults speak to her directly and honestly. Outgoing, opinionated, determined, and not at all afraid to stand up for what she believes in, Kaylee has the makings of a future leader.



Marshall

Age: 14

Marshall is a wonderful young man with a very appealing and engaging personality. Bright and extremely intelligent, he is very talkative, friendly and intellectually wise beyond his years. Marshall truly likes to please others, especially adults, and enjoys helping. He thrives on adult attention and conversations, and he greatly prefers the company of older peers to younger ones. Once Marshall feels comfortable, he is able to show his warm, affectionate nature and his desire for the love and gentle nurturing that all children need. He positively shines with individual attention and affection once a trusting, comfortable connection has been made.



Matt

Age: 12

Matt's many interests include singing, playing the piano, board games, sports (including baseball) and playing with Tinker toys and Legos. An avid reader, he can read for several hours at a time. If he could visit anywhere, he would choose Hawaii. Matt's favorite food is chocolate and his favorite color is red. His favorite school subject is art and he enjoys creating maps. Matt wants to be an inventor, a parent and a teacher when he grows up.



DeaQuan

Age: 9

A child that everyone really likes, DeaQuan loves Batman and likes to wear Batman shirts wherever he goes. He also loves music he can sing and dance to and really knows how to get down to a funky beat! Despite the odds against him, he has an ongoing zest for life. He needs a family who will provide him with patience, consistency and trust while challenging DeaQuan to continue to learn to do things for himself and accept him for exactly who he is.



James & Cheyenne

Ages: 12 - 13

James and Cheyenne are two very bonded siblings who have endured a lot of grief and loss in their lives. Their experiences have only brought them closer and made them more appreciative of the relationships they have developed and can count on. They will need experienced, supportive, understanding and consistent parents who can provide them with a safe and permanent home to grow and thrive together as a team.



Senayda

Age: 13

Senayda is a strong, resilient girl who has hopes for her future with her forever family. As her caseworker says, "Her smile just lights up the world." Senayda's dream of having everyday comforts, technology, and activities include: her own room, a library card, internet access, a cell phone, and to participate in sports like soccer and basketball. She loves animals, especially dogs, and takes pride in them loving her. She would like to have farm animals.