Elijah is a happy, inquisitive, and active child. Elijah takes a unique interest in understanding the world around him. He is described as “adventurous” and loves to climb and jump around. He loves cars, trucks, and things that he can take apart and put back together, even if it is a challenge. Elijah would thrive best in an environment with routines where he can receive individualized care and attention. Elijah would benefit from being with experienced caregivers that can provide patience, stability, support, and unconditional love. An interested family will need to recognize his specific needs while also ensuring that he resides in a nurturing environment where he is celebrated and supported.

Gino has several talents and is described as well-rounded child. Gino enjoys playing baseball, karate, and playing different games. Gino is very creative and has begun exploring different hobbies, such as crocheting and enjoys making stuffed animals. Gino continues to address his behaviors and trauma experiences in therapy. Gino’s caregivers will need to have the ability to understand how his upbringing and traumatic experiences impact his behaviors.  He would benefit from being placed with an experienced family that can provide unconditional support, love, and structure. He would thrive in a home where is the youngest or only child. Upon being matched, a family should prepare for a slow transition. An interested family will need to be willing to allow Gino the opportunity to maintain relationships that are important to him, including the relationship with his older sister, Charae.

Adrian is reserved and quiet to unfamiliar faces. However, once he is given the opportunity to get to know you, Adrian is a joy to have around. Adrian has experienced a lot in his life and continues to process his grief, loss, and traumatic experiences. He is hopeful about his future. He would benefit from being in a family that is trauma informed, patient, supportive, and able to provide the unconditional love he deserves.  Adrian has a huge heart and enjoy watching movies and spending time with his siblings. An interested family will need to be prepared for a slow transition and open to Adrian’s relationship with his siblings.

Ayven is described as a sweet and loving child. He is often referred to as an “onion” due to his many layers. Ayven enjoys playing Beyblades, collecting Pokémon cards, and being outdoors. Ayven is described as adventurous. He enjoys participating in recreational activities with his peers. Ayven has experienced a lot at his young age and continues to learn ways to cope with his trauma and experiences. Ayven would benefit from being placed with a family that is trauma informed and who are willing to provide him with unconditional love, support, and stability. Ayven enjoys spending time with his older siblings and has a close relationship with them.

Lathan is described as being social and outgoing. He easily makes friends and adapts to any social setting. He loves sports and considers himself to be an athlete. His favorite sports are football and basketball. Lathan has experienced a lot throughout his life. He is learning how to develop trusting relationships with adults and how to appropriately cope with his trauma. He would thrive in an environment with a male figure. Lathan would also benefit from being placed with caregivers who are patient, supportive, trauma informed, and able to provide him with a structured environment where he can heal from his experiences and thrive.

Charles is described as reserved and easy going. He has a unique interest in collecting Pokemon cards and enjoys magic. He also enjoys football. Charles continues to adjust to the challenges that he has experienced throughout his life. Charles’ caregivers will need to have the ability to recognize his specific needs and the ability to understand how his upbringing and traumatic experiences impact his behaviors. Charles continues to address his behaviors and trauma in therapy. He would benefit from being placed with an experienced family that can provide unconditional support, love, structure, and consistency. He would thrive in a home where there is a strong male influence, and he is the only child. Upon being matched, a family should prepare for a slow transition.

Tomoni is described as a quiet child. However, he warms up and becomes talkative after getting to know others. He enjoys singing, drawing, and dancing. He prefers to reside in a two-parent household where he is the only child. Tomoni would benefit from a family that is trauma informed, experienced, supportive and patient. Tomoni continues to adjust to the challenges he has experienced throughout his life. Tomoni’s caregivers will need to have the ability to recognize his specific needs and understand his past traumas and behaviors that he continues to address in therapy. Upon being matched, a family should be prepared to participate in a slow transition

Ritchie is a fun and energic boy who is described as outgoing. Ritchie enjoys playing outside, playing video games, and traveling. He really loves having fun and interacting with his peers and seems to get along well with other children. Ritchie desires to be adopted into a family that will love him as their own and provide him patience, unconditional love, and consistency. Ritchie would do well in a home with children his age or older.

Bradley is a joy to be around. He is very active and playful. He tends to get bored and would benefit from being in environment with activities, structure, and routines. He loves music and looking at pictures to learn the world around him. Bradley desires to be with a family that can provide him stability, consistency, patience and unconditional love. A family interested in Bradley will need to recognize his specific needs while also cultivating an environment where he meets his full potential and thrives.

Michael is described as a bright and charismatic child. He enjoys gaming, sports, and outdoor playing with his peers. Michael also enjoys basketball, boxing, and is interested in martial arts. He has a connection with his siblings and would like to maintain that connection. Michael has experienced a lot of loss and continues to adjust to the trauma he has endured and challenges he has experienced throughout his life. Michael would benefit from being in a structured environment with patient, supportive and trauma informed caregivers.

Christian is described as a “gentle giant”. He is very independent and a leader. He enjoys playing video games, watching and playing sports preferably basketball, and he likes to try new foods. Christian is not very talkative at first but once you get to know him you will see he has a playful personality. He would thrive in a two-parent household with a male influence/ mentor where he is the only child. Christian would benefit from a family that is trauma informed, supportive, and patient. Christian’s caregivers will need to have the ability to understand his past traumas and behaviors that he continues to address in therapy.

Kaspen is a loving and happy child. Kaspen is described as loving to smile and be around other children. Kaspen enjoys riding toys and playing with his older brother, Liam.  Kaspen is very independent and  would benefit from residing in a home that already has rules and structure. Kaspen has benefitted from residing in a home with a schedule and routines.

Liam is a resilient and inquisitive child. Liam has experienced challenges in his young life. Liam enjoys simple pleasures such as walking around and feeling textures with his hands. Liam loves to explore and find ways to enjoy the world around him. Liam would benefit from residing in a home that already has rules and structure. Kaspen and Liam are in search of a family that is willing to provide them with unconditional love, consistency, patience, and support. They require experienced caregivers who can provide an environment for the siblings to grow and be supported in their development and on their journeys. Liam and Kaspen desire to be placed with a family that recognize their specific needs while encouraging them to thrive and meet their full potential.

Jayden is described as friendly and outgoing. Jayden enjoys watching movies, going to the mall, spa days, and eating at different restaurants. Jayden has experienced a lot in his life and is described as typically being reserved in sharing his true feelings. Jayden would thrive in an environment with caregivers who are open minded, trauma informed, and accepting. Jayden desires to be placed with a family that enjoys doing activities and are patient, open, and willing to give him unconditional love and support.

Justen is a playful, adorable, and energetic non-verbal child. He enjoys baking treats, arts & crafts, board games, and riding his tricycle. He is very affectionate and enjoys quick naps. Justen would thrive best in an environment with routines where he can receive individualized care and attention. Justen would benefit from being in a family that can provide stability, patience, and unconditional love. Justen desires to be placed with a family that recognizes his specific needs while also encouraging him to meet his full potential.

Corey is very well mannered and respectful child. He enjoys playing football, video games and is currently interested in joining the Track team. According to Corey he really enjoys when he is playing outside and enjoys playing games. Corey is a little shy at first and will eventually warm up to you once he gets to know you. Corey continues to process unresolved issues related to his upbringing and abandonment. Corey is looking to be adopted into a home that will provide him with unconditional love, support, and guidance. He would benefit from residing with patient caregivers who encourage him to reach his full potential where expectations are clear.

Javoris is a well-rounded and goal-oriented teenager. He loves basketball, sports, cooking, dancing, and music. Javoris is described as a joy to be around. Javoris is patient, helpful, and would like to be in a family that recognizes his needs while also helping him to reach his full potential. Javoris requires a family that will provide him with unconditional love, guidance, and support as he learns to build trusting and lasting relationships. Javoris would benefit from being in a home where he is the youngest or only child.

Jordan is described as a reserved and mellow child. He loves playing video games and interacting with friends online. He also has interest in fishing. Jordan is not a “social butterfly”. However, when he is comfortable with others, he opens up more. Jordan will thrive with a family who has experience in providing trauma informed care as he continues to heal and grow from his experiences. Jordan has experienced several placement disruptions and continues to process unresolved issues relating to his upbringing and abandonment. He would benefit being in a home where rules and expectations are clear and he is encouraged to reach his full potential.

Isaac is a very energetic and curious child. He enjoys video games, interacting and being with friends, and having fun. He loves singing and fishing. Isaac is very expressive and wants to be loved. He desires a family and prefers to be adopted with his older brother, Jordan. However, Isaac is also open to being adopted on his own. Isaac is in search of a family that is open to loving and accepting him. Isaac has experienced several placement disruptions and continues to process unresolved issues relating to his upbringing and abandonment. He would benefit being in a home where rules and expectations are clear and he is encouraged to reach his full potential.

Isaac and his sibling, Jordan, are in search of a family that can provide love, support, patience, and consistency.

Kyson is a bright and loving child. Kyson demonstrates incredible resilience and strength despite his challenges. Although he is nonverbal, he is always observed to be happy and cheerful. Kyson is often smiling and making sounds when he sees you in his presence. Kyson is seeking a family that can meet his specific needs. He requires an understanding and nurturing environment where he is supported in life. Kyson would benefit from being in a family that can provide stability, patience, and unconditional love.

Austin is an intelligent child. He enjoys gaming and wants to work in the gaming industry one day. He prefers to spend his time playing video games and Xbox is his favorite gaming system. Austin has experienced a lot of loss and disappointment. Austin would benefit from being in a structured environment with patient, supportive, and trauma informed caregivers. Austin would do best in a home where he is the only child or the youngest child.

Liam is an intelligent, inquisitive and determined child. He takes pride in learning and enjoys school. His favorite subject is math. Liam enjoys a multitude of activities from “shooting hoops” and playing in the pool to going to the beach and grocery shopping. Liam enjoys discussing topics that interest him and is described as not being “much of a small talker”. He takes pride in his appearance and is considered very stylish. He enjoys doing things by himself and being independent. Liam can present as guarded at times and takes a while to warm up to others due to the changes and trauma he has experienced in his young life. Liam has learned how to advocate for himself and his needs. Liam will thrive in an environment with a family who has experience in providing trauma informed care as he continues to grow and develop trusting relationships with adults. Liam would also benefit from being in an environment with nurturing and patient caregivers who recognize and support his need for independence, self-advocacy and routines. Liam would do best in a family where he is the youngest or only child. Upon being matched, a family should be prepared to participate in a slow transition.

Keyontae is 10 years old. He enjoys playing sports and loves football and baseball. Keyontae loves watching TV and likes the Avengers. He loves to help others in the home.

Keyontae loves his siblings and would like to maintain contact with them once he is adopted. Keyontae wishes to be adopted into a loving and nurturing family that will provide him with a forever home.

Aussom is smart and very outgoing. He enjoys meeting new people and making friends. He is funny, very inquisitive, and curious about his future. He desires to have a family who will be active with him as he is interested in playing different sports. Aussom loves playing basketball. Aussom will thrive with a family who has experience in providing trauma informed care as he continues to heal and grow from his experiences. Aussom would benefit from being in a nurturing and structured environment. Aussom is in search of a family that can provide love, support, patience, and consistency. Aussom has experienced several placement disruptions and continues to process his grief, loss, and unresolved issues relating to abandonment and disappointment in therapy. He would thrive best in an environment where his individuality and experiences are acknowledged and understood.

Sebastian is a quiet 15-year-old young man. Sebastian can be a man of few words; however, when he becomes comfortable with a person he will open up. Sebastian enjoys playing video games with his friends, but he also enjoys playing football and basketball with the guys in his group home. Sebastian is open to adoption and wishes to be adopted by a mom and dad, and wants to be the only child.

Keyon’dre is a happy and optimistic child. Although he is outwardly optimistic about the future, he has been known to hide his emotions. He has great manners and is helpful around the house. He is an artistic child. He enjoys dancing, gymnastics and other creative arts. He also likes to draw and take photos.

Approaching his teenage years, Donnie is a handsome young boy. He likes to be helpful and can be talkative. He likes to talk about things he has done before. He is interested in playing soccer. He enjoys swimming, playing with walkie talkies and hanging out with children in the neighborhood. In school, he enjoys working on the computer and reading. He does well when he can work one-on-one with adults or be the leader of a small group.

Travis likes to build with Legos and building sets. He also enjoys making crafts and paper airplanes. He is good at imaginative play. He likes Star Wars and Minecraft.

Travis is working on coping skills and learning about appropriate boundaries with children and adults. Travis needs a patient and dedication family who is able to manage his medical needs.

He would love to have a “nice mom and lots of toys.” He would do best in a home where he is the only child and there are no pets.