Featured Children

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Jeremiah

Jeremiah is an outgoing and fun-loving child who loves to make others laugh by using his great sense of humor. He likes interacting with peers, gets along well with other kids and has lots of friends. “Jeremiah is an outgoing and fun-loving child,” says his worker. “He is very athletic and enjoys being active. Jeremiah loves sports and recently was on a football team. His favorite position is quarterback. He also enjoys running, playing basketball, riding his bike and being outside. Overall, Jeremiah is the kind of kid who would settle in nicely with a future forever family.

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Dayjah

Dayjah is a creative girl who’s described as sweet and loyal. She puts her creativity to work by drawing and doing arts and crafts. Dayjah taps into her imagination by reading, which she loves. She particularly enjoys the “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” book series. This affectionate, nurturing, strong and resilient girl enjoys playing with animals. Dayjah also likes playing board games and looking up words in the dictionary. When she grows up, Dayjah says she wants to become a nurse.

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Deshawn

Deshawn is a budding musician who just needs a chance to shine. He loves the thought of making music, and according to his worker, Deshawn wants “to be a part of a music program in school.” He also has musical plans for his future. “When he grows up, he wants to be a musician,” says Deshawn’s worker. He says Christmas is his favorite holiday, which Deshawn celebrates simply by having fun.

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Davion

Davion fancies himself a mechanic and says that he already fixes bikes and brakes. “He is very into fixing things,” says his worker. “He likes to take them apart and figure how they work.” When it’s dinnertime, Davion is ready for pasta since his favorite foods include mac ’n cheese and spaghetti served on dishes of red and blue, his favorite colors. Davion might enjoy a game of catch since baseball is his favorite sport, although he likes basketball and football as well and follows the Detroit Lions and Tigers.

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Cristal

Cristal is a bit of a brainiac, and that’s a good thing. She participates in an extended learning program after school. “She's very serious about her education and is doing very well in school,” says Cristal’s worker. Cristal takes pride in being accepted into a special school program, and one of her goals is to get a full scholarship for college. Maybe that will help her fulfill another goal, becoming famous.

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Angel

In almost any type of choppy seas, Angel maintains an even keel. His worker describes Angel as a happy-go-lucky lad who is easily pleased. “Angel goes with the flow and can keep himself entertained but will join in on activities,” the worker says. His favorite activities include playing outside, shooting hoops and playing video games. “I cannot live without video games,” Angel says. He loves tinkering with electronics and lists a gladiator-type video game as his favorite.

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Jazmine

Jazmine proves that it’s not just the children from the fictional town of Lake Wobegon who strive to be above average. In fact, Jazmine takes the most pride in “being above average, and I'm cute, sassy, wonderful and kind,” she adds. Her worker concurs, adding that Jazmine is in the top three in her class at school. “Jazmine is a very affectionate, quiet little girl who loves to help out around the house,” says her worker. “She is very easy to get along with.”

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Amber

Amber is an outdoors lover, and it shows in her interests and her favorite activities. When it’s warm, she likes playing on the swing set, and when it’s cold, she enjoys sloshing in the snow. Amber also loves going swimming. When she gets older, she wants to turn her love of the outdoors into a career by becoming a storm chaser. This lovable, sweet and inquisitive girl is outgoing, active and enjoys a good competition.

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Rachel

There’s at least one sure way to get Rachel to smile: Take her to McDonald’s. She loves their chicken sandwiches. Rachel can return the joy, too. She is affectionate, likes hugs, enjoys socializing with others and is very personable. She loves to play with other kids. “Rachel is a very silly, social and happy child,” says her worker. When she’s alone, Rachel uses her strong imagination and enjoys playing with her stuffed animals.

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Connor

Connor is smack-dab in the middle of making his boyhood rounds. For instance, he has a natural curiosity and “loves to indulge his senses,” says his worker. “Connor loves to figure out the mechanics of things and is very creative.” He feeds his creativity by listening to music and playing games on his iPad. He also is very helpful and caring.

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Cheyenne

Cheyenne sometimes veers from practical matters to indulge in life’s finer pleasures. For instance, she likes participating in theater and loves Shakespeare. Cheyenne loves to read and cook, and she takes a creative interest in studying craft ideas on Pinterest. Instead of red or pink as her favorite color, Cheyenne chooses turquoise. Cheyenne also loves dressing up in gowns and high heels. She wants to become a fashion model one day, but the practical side of Cheyenne points her to having her own family and becoming a mother.

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Tyler

Get your track shoes on to keep up with Tyler. This active young lad loves riding his bike, going hiking and swimming and “anything else outdoors,” says his worker. Tyler takes time to slow down, too. He enjoys playing card games, building things with Legos and putting puzzles together. Tyler likes to spend time relaxing in the company of others. “He has a very loving personality and enjoys snuggling,” says Tyler’s worker.

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Owen

If variety is the spice of life then Owen’s lifestyle is mighty satisfying. His favorite activities include riding his bike, playing basketball, listening to music, spending time with friends and playing video games. Owen can’t list just one favorite game but many, including “Trouble,” “Speed” and several action-packed video games. He also loves building things with Legos. One of his favorite activities is caring for animals.

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Donavin

Excuse Donavin for escaping into his imagination for a few moments while dreaming of having a blast driving the Autobahn in a Mercedes. Or perhaps a Porsche. “He would love to visit Europe so he can drive a foreign car,” says Donavin’s worker. While he’s still in his dream stage, Donavin might play with remote control cars or take an imaginary spin on a dirt bike. Then Donavin could start training to become a mechanic, his dream career.

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