Mar 10, 2021 | Age 13-17, Available, Boy, Heart Gallery
ELIJAH H. Age: 13 years oldBorn: January 2010LSF-103397069 Eli is in the 7th grade and his favorite subjects in school are art and math class. Creative and giving, Eli loves to build with LEGO bricks and has a special skill where he creates origami and gifts them to his loved ones. Eli is the artistic, loving, sweet type, and though he may need some time to adjust, he really wants to be a part of a family that loves him. After school, he likes to throw the football around or go fishing, and when it’s time to come inside he likes to help clean around the house and watch cartoons. One of his favorite shows to watch on TV is Animal Planet. Eli says that he would eat chicken nuggets and garlic bread every day if he could, but he also likes hamburgers and spaghetti. Eli enjoys playing outside, and he is a really fun and goofy kids with those that he feels comfortable around. A good outing for Eli would be seeing a movie or going bowling. The ideal family would be a mom and dad who can consistently support and love him. Eli benefits from therapeutic services so it is important that his forever family provides a lot of positive reinforcement and access to services as he grows. While Eli is used to being the only child, he would love to have siblings. Photos Courtesy of Marina Berdnik Heart Art by Elijah...
Feb 21, 2021 | Heart Gallery, Matched
KIAN Age: 3 years oldBorn: March 2018LSF-106640019 Kian will be 3 years old in March and he is making great progress on his physical and emotional needs. Kian does not talk much, but he loves to play outdoors and he really enjoys the pool. While Kian can be somewhat quiet and frightened easily, he is also very loving and attached to his caregivers. Kian loves to snack on peaches, mandarin oranges, or hot dog bites, and he LOVES ice cream, but he not a fan of oatmeal. Kian likes to watch Curious George and Clifford. For a family, Kian would do best with a local parent or parents with a medical background who can make sure that he gets the attention and therapeutic services that are in place and may be needed indefinitely. Photos courtesy of Carol Walker/Thomas Bruce...
Feb 18, 2021 | Age 13-17, Available, Girl, Heart Gallery
BREONNA N. Age: 15 years oldBorn: November, 2006YFA-102849443 Breonna’s favorite subject in school is writing. She doesn’t really enjoy sports, but she does like to read, write, and listen to her favorite music which is rap. When Breonna grows up she would like to become a therapist. She would love to have a ferret as a pet, and if she had a superpower, Breonna would want to be able to control people’s minds. Breonna is more of a quiet teen who feels that she would appreciate a single mom or female couple who is very understanding, patient, and mellow. Photos Courtesy of Case...
Dec 14, 2020 | Age 13-17, Available, Girl, Heart Gallery
BROOKLYN Age: 15 years oldBorn: January 2008LSF-103444449 Brooklyn likes to play games, go to the movies, eat out, socialize with friends, you know, normal kid stuff. In fact, if a family has younger children in the home, that would be just fine with her as she has a lot of love to share. Pets would be cool too, but she can’t decide if a dog would be better than a rabbit! Brooklyn thrives best when she has ample attention and assistance from caring adults who can provide unconditional love and access to services that are helping her meet her needs. Brooklyn loves school, idolizes her big sister, and makes friends easily. Brooklyn is always helping her classmates and showing great concern for the welfare of others. Brooklyn hopes for a forever family to adopt her as soon as possible because the future is bright for her, but it will be a lot brighter when she is adopted by her forever family. Photos Courtesy of Marina...
Nov 30, 2020 | Heart Gallery, Matched
MATCHED: Siblings Lilian Jaelynn Anthony Age: 13 years old Age: 9 years old Age: 7 years old Born: Jan. 2007 Born: Jun. 2011 Born: Dec. 2013 LSF-103434670 LSF-102950301 LSF-104233142 Lilian is the oldest of her siblings. She is very creative and has many interests like reading, writing, making movies, and drawing. Lilian’s favorite subject in school is theatre and loves to listen to hype music. Lilian may not be sure what she wants to be when she grows up yet, but she’s excited to graduate. Her favorite food is mac n cheese and she also enjoys Outback Steakhouse. She wishes she had invisibility powers for the days she doesn’t like being seen. And if she had a pet, she would like to have a big friendly dog or a bird to be her companion. Lilian’s ideal family is one that will be able to take care of her and her siblings. She wants to see the world with them and take lots of photos to remember their adventures. Jaelynn’s favorite subject at school is science. She loves to play outside and on her tablet, and she enjoys watching soccer. If Jaelynn could have a pet she would love a dog. Her super power would be the ability to teleport anywhere she wants. Jaelynn likes to listen to Disney music and her favorite part of herself is that she is her own unique person. Jaelynn is spiritually inspired to be better every day, and if you talked to her best friend, they would tell you that Jaelynn is so nice and caring. Anthony is the youngest of the bunch and...
Sep 10, 2020 | Age 13-17, Available, Boy, Heart Gallery
Jeremiah K. Age: 16 years oldBorn: April 2007LSF-12651822 Jeremiah is a very polite kid who loves science. He loves to try new activities, restaurants and foods, and he loves to read manga – Japanese Anime. Jeremiah is happy listening to rap music, playing basketball or video games, and watching Naruto. Naruto also happens to be Jeremiah’s favorite superhero. If Jeremiah could have a superpower, it would be telekinesis, how cool would that be? Jeremiah says that he wants a family that will have patience with him as he explores life. His ideal family will help him grow emotionally as well as physically. A lot of attention is something Jeremiah really longs for and deserves. The ideal family would be very active and with a male role model available to help prepare him for the world. Heart Art created by Jeremiah...
Jun 29, 2020 | Heart Gallery, Matched
FRANCISCO Age: 17 years oldBorn: November 2004LSF-101328528 Francisco says I am often quiet, but then I have these hyper spurts where I talk A LOT! Francisco’s friends would say that he is cool and chill. Francisco prides himself in how he dresses because designer clothes like Nike and Jordan’s are his favorite! But because of his nice clothes he doesn’t go outside to play often unless he his playing “aggressive sports” like basketball and football, no soccer or tennis please. Francisco hopes to go to college for basketball and to one day play in the NBA as point-guard. Someone who inspires him is Julio Jones from the Atlanta Falcons.For now, Francisco is enjoying seventh grade math, but is struggling with reading. Spiderman is Francisco’s favorite superhero, but if he had a super power he wishes he could be invisible so he can get away with things. His favorite hobby is playing video games, particularly Dragon Ball Z. Francisco also enjoys cooking breakfast items for himself, even though his favorite food is macaroni and cheese. Francisco has an endearing trait: when he is thinking he tends to click his tongue in wonderment! He hopes to have a mom and a dad and maybe just one sibling, as he gets overwhelmed easily with big crowds or lots of people. He hopes that his forever family will have a dog, or several, and that they will have a pool. Temporary Photos Courtesy of Foster/Placement...
May 20, 2020 | Heart Gallery, Matched
KHLOE Age: 5 years oldBorn: March 2016LSF-105048093 Khloe is a sweet girl. She starts off timid but becomes very loveable and snuggly. Once she accepts you she will be attached to you like glue. The first thing you will notice about Khloe is that she is very, very, active. She loves to RUN and do flips, which both require a lot of supervision. Khloe is an observant girl, and enjoys watching people interact. Her favorite toy is an ABC sing-along toy and she enjoys watching her foster mom play brightly colored games. Khloe is a picky eater. She doesn’t like any meat—no matter what it is or how it is cooked—but Khloe LOVES french fries and bread. Khloe enjoys all juices and she even loves protein shakes which tend to help fulfill her dietary needs. Khloe is growing and making huge improvements in her daily life thanks to a very structured, nurturing environment. Temporary photos courtesy of Case...
May 12, 2020 | Heart Gallery, Matched
MICHAEL Age: 14 years oldBorn: January 2006YFA-524868 Michael is a 7th grader whose favorite subject is Language Arts. He aspires to become a “cop” or do something that involves mechanics. Like most teens, Michael likes pizza and playing video games. Call of Duty, Spiderman and Minecraft are his favorite games. His favorite hobby is bowling and he looks forward to doing this with his forever family. If Michael could have a superpower, it would be to control the lightning bolt so that way humanity can control one more element of nature. His favorite superhero for this reason is Thor. If Michael could harness an element of nature he would harness wind as he feels it is the sturdiest—much like his demeanor. Michael has quite a creative nature and he loves to bring adult coloring books to life with colored pencils. He prefers the cost and style of colored pencils over crayons and he feels his innovative traits are some of his best qualities. Michael is not your typical child as he loves to clean up—you heard that right—and cook. Meatloaf is his specialty and he prefers to pick out the ingredients at the store himself. Michael also loves being outside either riding his skateboard or bicycle and he is learning how to ollie (leap in the air) on both. Michael’s biggest inspiration in life is his Case Manager, because his Case Manager has inspired him to make music. Michael now expresses his feelings through rap and sad songs, although he hopes to get back into playing the drums. Michael’s forever family can have two moms or two dads or...
May 5, 2020 | Heart Gallery, Matched
Jameson Age: 10 years oldBorn: December 2010YFA-70376 Jameson and Spyncer are two brothers that have a lot in common. Jameson is in 3rd grade and he loves math, science, and art. His favorite color is every color in the rainbow, even violet. His favorite animals are cats and any reptile. Jameson’s favorite superhero is Spiderman, but if he had a superpower he would want to fly and have super strength. Jameson is an active child who loves to swim, go to the park, play video games, play with his brother, and ride his bike or his scooter. Jameson’s favorite video games are Minecraft and Roadblock. The most inspiring person in Jameson’s life is his mom. Jameson wants you to know that sometimes his eye twitches and he hopes you won’t ask about it. Spyncer Age: 13 years oldBorn: June 2008YFA-70376 Spyncer is in the 5th grade and his favorite subjects are also math, science, and art. His favorite colors are red, grey, silver, gold, and gecko green. His favorite animals are huskies, cats, and all reptiles. Spyncer’s favorite superhero is Ironman and if he had any superpower he would want to be able to copy any superpower for five minutes. Spyncer loves to do anything that’s fun inside and outside. Spyncer loves video games and his favorites are Battle Cats and Fudge Ink. These boys are looking for a mom and a dad as well as “other people.” They want a family with cats and reptiles, and Jameson wants a husky with two colored eyes. They want their forever family to be fun, friendly, cooperative, and loving. Temporary...
May 5, 2020 | Age 8-12, Available, Boy, Heart Gallery
HENRY Age: 14 years oldBorn: January 2008YFA-101996488 Henry is in 6th grade. His favorite class is band as music plays a big part in his life, and you should know that Henry plays the trumpet. Henry’s favorite music artist is Marshmallow a DJ, however, Imagine Dragons is his inspiration in life. But his creativity doesn’t stop there! Henry also enjoys writing songs, drawing, and coloring. Henry knows that when he is older he wants to be a paleontologist. He knows a lot of information about dinosaurs already. His favorite dinosaur is the TREX as he is so big. Henry likes pizza with pepperoni and Hawaiian toppings, as well as reading (the Hobbit is his favorite), cats, and Batman. If he had a superpower he would want to have super speed. Henry’s best quality is that he helps people. Henry likes to treat himself well and make sure he is eating well. He is looking for a family with a therapeutic background specifically when it comes to anger management. He says, “I try to breathe but sometimes I can’t control it.” He is looking for a mom and a dad and older siblings. Photos courtesy of Skip Milos...
Feb 27, 2020 | Heart Gallery, Matched
MATCHED: ALIVIA Age: 8 years oldBorn: October 2011LSF- 103911871 Alivia is a special girl! People who have met her will tell you that you will fall instantly in love with her angel-like spirit. Alivia is nonverbal, legally blind and has limited mobility, however, Alivia is playful and happy, and thrives around music! Once she gets to know you, she will let her guard down and charm you with her inner joy. Alivia likes crunchy food, such as chips and pretzels, but is otherwise a picky eater. Whenever music comes on she becomes elated and will bob her head or “dance” to the best of her ability. She would surely flourish in a family of musicians. Outside of music, bath time and hugs are things she truly enjoys. Alivia will always need a lot of assistance in her daily life, so a family with experience raising a special needs child would be great. Her ideal family would engage her in dance movement or music therapy which would likely help increase her mobility and allow her to express herself in her element. Alivia needs a family that is medically trained, protective, and ready to advocate on her behalf to provide the kind of loving, nurturing, musical life that she so definitely deserves. Photographs courtesy of Skip...
Jan 16, 2020 | Heart Gallery, Matched
MATCHED: ETHAN Age: 15 years old Born: February 2005 LSF-112291570 Ethan is a 7th grade young man who likes science class the best. Why science? So that he can learn ways to help people. He wants to be a police officer and also work at the aquarium when he grows up because he wants to help people and help animals. If he could have a pet snake, he would be happy, but he would settle for a hamster or a bunny. If Ethan could have superpowers, they would be to fly and to be invisible and have super strength so that he could swoop in and save people. Meanwhile, you will find Ethan playing basketball or football. His favorite football team is the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. All Ethan wants in a family is a nice person to adopt him, hopefully, a mom and a sister. Photographs courtesy of Skip Milos....
Nov 12, 2019 | Age 0-7, Available, Boy, Heart Gallery
BLAKE AKA “JJ” Age: 6 years oldBorn: November 2016LSF-105587062 Blake is an adorable, active, medical needs child who loves to move and is very STRONG! He especially likes rocking in his soft chair and bouncing on his bed. Blake’s nickname is “JJ”, and he loves to splash in the pool. JJ also lights up when football is on television. Some of his favorite toys are things that light up, are crinkly, are soft to the touch, make noises, or move when you play with them. Blake’s ideal family is one who will care for him unconditionally and give him lots of soft caresses on his face while being talked to. A dog would be a bonus. Blake needs a family that has lots of love and patience and enjoys providing a hand to hold. Blake will need at least one stay-at-home parent and a lot of support for his extensive medical and therapeutic needs. Photographs courtesy of Brandi Image Photography...
Sep 13, 2019 | Age 13-17, Age 8-12, Available, Boy, Girl, Heart Gallery, Siblings
SIBLINGS DEZIYER AND DE’ZARRION DeziyerAge: 15Born: June 2006YFA-46776 De’Zarrion (DJ)Age: 12Born: April 2009YFA-46776 Deziyer is a beautiful 15-year-old young lady who knows what she wants to do when she grows up. Deziyer wants to be a Case Manager or a Therapist; she looks up to her YFA Case Manager as a great role model. Her favorite subject in school is reading, and comic books are her favorite. Deziyer loves the Black Widow character and can talk to you about all sorts of other characters as well. For food, Deziyer loves coffee and cinnamon buns in the morning and fried chicken for dinner. Unlike her brother, math is her least favorite subject: yuck! Deziyer’s ideal home would be a big two-story house where she and her brother could each have their own room and their own bathrooms, mostly because she would like to keep her areas neat and clean, and she is not counting on DJ to do the same. DJ is an athletic student who loves math, technology, and coding. His least favorite subject is health. DJ is working out to be on the football team and would love to be put on a few pounds by eating more of his favorite foods – goat, hot wings, grilled cheese, and bologna, just to name a few. A football career would be great. A huge Marvel fan, DJ loves the Black Panther the most, but he also loves Anime (Deziyer does too). These siblings need an opportunity to spend the rest of their childhood together with a forever family. Deziyer and DJ both look forward to spending quality time with...
