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People-pleasing teen loves to window shop Friendly and outgoing, 13-year-old Michelle is a people-pleaser. She loves affection and, when surrounded by positive encouragement, makes good choices. Michelle’s foster mother describes her as not having a mean bone in her body.
Friendly pre-teen aims to please and loves attention This twelve-year-old’s smile can light up a room. Jamal is friendly, enthusiastic and easy to talk to. He is reserved, but loves receiving attention and pleasing adults. Mechanically-inclined teen loves to take apart and put things together It's hard to look past John's dimples, but a closer look at this 15-year-old revels a handsome and polite young man. John is a freshman in high school and enjoying the experience, especially his favorite subject, science.
College, vet school on mind of teen As a 17-year-old, Emily thinks about college and her future a lot. She does well in school and likes art and writing. Emily would love to be a part of a family who has pets; she loves animals and wants to attend college to become a veterinarian. Talkative boy loves telling jokes Christopher is an attractive 11-year-old who likes to talk with people and tell jokes. Christopher also enjoys riding his bike, watching TV and playing with various character toys. He likes to play outdoors and loves animals. Football is his favorite sport.
Charming second grader loves math and Chinese buffets Brittany is sure to charm your socks off. The 8-year-old is in the second grade and her favorite subjects in school are math and reading. Brittany describes herself as friendly, funny and a good reader. She loves all types of music, especially Hannah Montana and the Jonas Brothers. Her favorite meal out is Chinese food buffets and crawfish and pizza comes in a close second. “Prankster” loves life and animals Breanna’s energy fills any room this nine-year-old enters. Described as as expressive, talkative and sociable, Breanna is known as a prankster who is friendly and fun to be around. She also loves to sing, and it has been said that she is pretty good at it.
Football-loving teen wants to design video games Jarvis loves video games, sports and watching his favorite football team, the Dallas Cowboys, on television. Sweet teen with special needs has infectious smile Latrella has a hearty appetite. She enjoys listening to all types of music, especially Spanish music. Although she is non-verbal, Latrella's infectious smile shares with those around her when she is enjoying the moment.
Social butterfly plans to transform into a doctor Kentia, who prefers to be called "Tia" likes to cook and can always find something to smile about. Energetic pre-teen loves car rides and trampolines Jonas loves jumping on the trampoline, playing with his toys and spending time alone. Anytime anyone is going in a car, Jonas is first in line. He loves car rides.
Resilient Teen Looks Forward to the Future Leandrea wants to be an OB/GYN doctor when she grows up. Her favorite subjects are reading and math and she works hard at getting good grades Affectionate 10-year-old loves the feel of grass under his feet Dewayne enjoys watching TV, listening to music, playing in the yard, and loves the feel of the grass.
Brothers make strikes in bowling, life Outgoing 13- and 11-year-old brothers look forward to adoption, love being outdoors. Animal lover dreams of owning own pet Bryan is a cute 8-year-old boy in the third grade and hopes to find a family that has pets.


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