Rivers of Hope Foundation: San Diego Children We Have Helped With Adoption or Foster Care

Photography by LISA TANNER PROTOGRAPHY

Abel is a sweet, polite and gracious 10 year old young man. He is an excellent student and his favorite subjects are Math & Science. Abel hopes to be a scientist when he grows up. Abel enjoys being outdoors swimming and fishing. He likes playing board games and listening to Pop music. Abel loves animals and is very nurturing towards them. He is very helpful and has a genuine concern for others. Abel needs and wants a family that has pets and can give him the individual attention and love he deserves.

To inquire about any of the chilren on this site, choose one of the following:
If you have a completed adoption homestudy, contactNicole Espinosa.
If you live in San Diego County and do not have an adoption homestudy, please CLICK HERE to complete an inquiry form.
If you live outside San Diego County and do not have an adoption homestudy, CLICK HERE for more information on obtaining a home study in your area.

To inquire about any of the chilren on this site, choose one of the following:

If you have a completed adoption homestudy, contact
Nicole Espinosa.

If you live in San Diego County and do not have an adoption homestudy, please CLICK HERE to complete an inquiry form.

If you live outside San Diego County and do not have an adoption homestudy, CLICK HERE for more information on obtaining a home study in your area.

Who is...
Abel?

ABEL
What is your favorite Color?		Blue
What is your favorite Food?		Pizza
What is your favorite hobby or sport?		Swimming
Favorite TV show or Movie?		Dragon Ball Z
What is your favorite kind of music?		Pop
Favorite Holiday? Favorite memory of this Holiday?		Christmas
What do you enjoy most about school?		Math
What do you want to be when you grow up?		Scientist because I’m really good at Math & Science
If you could be any animal, what would you be and why?		Shark because they are cool
What do you want most in a parent?		To be a scientist
If you could change something to make it better, what would you change and why?		Breathe under water
What hopes do you have for the future?		World peace because it’s better for the world
What worries you the most?		That the world’s going to end
If you could have three wishes, what would you wish for?		1.)World Peace2.)Family to be rich3.)To have a family
If you could spend one day doing anything what would you do?		Go swimming at the pool
If you had $1000, how would you spend it?		Give it all to my family
What is the best thing about being YOU?		“I’m awesome”
What is your favorite thing to do in the summer?		Go swimming at the pool
How would you want to celebrate your birthday?		Chuck E Cheese and a strawberry cake

Photography by LISA TANNER PHOTOGRAPHY

Arianna is an adorable 4 year old little girl with a great attitude who is always smiling and in good spirits. She loves everything “princess” and her favorite colors are pink and purple. Arianna loves to sing and get her nails done. Arianna was born with a degenerative muscle condition that affects her physical strength but this does not deter her from embracing life with joy and an adventurous spirit. Arianna has a spunky personality and infectious laugh that lights up any room she enters. She enjoys going on outings and being around other children. Arianna needs a committed and loving family that will make sure she gets the medical attention she needs to continue living life to the fullest.

To inquire about any of the chilren on this site, choose one of the following:

If you have a completed adoption homestudy, contact
Nicole Espinosa.

If you live in San Diego County and do not have an adoption homestudy, please CLICK HERE to complete an inquiry form.

If you live outside San Diego County and do not have an adoption homestudy, CLICK HERE for more information on obtaining a home study in your area.

Who is...
Arianna?

ARIANNA

What is your favorite Color?

Pink & Purple

What is your favorite Food?

-

What is your favorite hobby or sport?

To color and dance

Favorite TV show or Movie?

Aladdin & Dora

What is your favorite kind of music?

Karaoke to Yellow Submarine & Mariachi Bands

Favorite Holiday? Favorite memory of this Holiday?

Christmas

What is the best thing about being YOU?

That I like dogs

What is your favorite thing to do in the summer?

Canoeing at the beach

How would you want to celebrate your birthday?

Go to the beach at Coronado

Photography by LISA TANNER PHOTOGRAPHY

Zachary is a sweet and bright 13 year old young man. He enjoys being outdoors playing, swimming, fishing and going camping. Zachary likes sports and participating in football and baseball, but needs a family to encourage him in these activities. He enjoys playing video games and loves being around animals. Zachary needs a family that can provide the one on one caring relationship he desires. He would love to be part of a family that shares his love for animals and will commit to being there for him throughout his teenage years.

To inquire about any of the chilren on this site, choose one of the following:

If you have a completed adoption homestudy, contact
Nicole Espinosa.

If you live in San Diego County and do not have an adoption homestudy, please CLICK HERE to complete an inquiry form.

If you live outside San Diego County and do not have an adoption homestudy, CLICK HERE for more information on obtaining a home study in your area.

Who is...
Zachary?

ZACHARY
What is your favorite Color?		Blue & Gray
What is your favorite Food?		Shrimp
What is your favorite hobby or sport?		Baseball
Favorite TV show or Movie?		Alpha & Omega is my favorite movie
What is your favorite kind of music?		Old school Jazz
Favorite Holiday? Favorite memory of this Holiday?		Valentine’s Day
What do you enjoy most about school?
What do you want to be when you grow up?
If you could be any animal, what would you be and why?		An Arctic Wolf because they are hunters and they are active
What do you want most in a parent?
If you could change something to make it better, what would you change and why?		I’d make it a better place, no pollution & electric cars without gasoline
What hopes do you have for the future?		Work at an animal shelter or zoo
What worries you the most?		That the world becomes a better place
If you could have three wishes, what would you wish for?		1.)Endless supply of mangos & coconuts2.)World Peace & a Turtle3.)Good Family
If you could spend one day doing anything what would you do?		Hang out at the zoo with my best friend
If you had $1000, how would you spend it?		I’d buy nice clothes & give the rest to the zoo & Sea World
What is the best thing about being YOU?		“That I’m Me”
What is your favorite thing to do in the summer?		Swim & fish
How would you want to celebrate your birthday?		Invite all of my friends to the zoo and have a party

Photography by SHANE HOPKINS AT MOZI PHOTOGRAPHY

Angelica is an engaging and pleasant young girl. She takes pride in her appearance and has a flair for fashion and a style all her own. Angelica enjoys spending time with her peers and is encouraged by her foster mother to engage in social activities with other youth at school. She really enjoys participating in dance classes, singing and acting. She is crazy about Justin Bieber and dreams of going to his concert or meeting him one day. Angelica has a sharp witty personality and likes playing sports and going camping in the summer. Angelica does well at school and is very smart. She is very compassionate about other people and is very nurturing around animals. Angelica would do best in a family that is structured, nurturing and patient and can help support her as she grieves the losses in her life and will commit to her no matter what.

Who is...
Angelica?

ANGELICA
What is your favorite Color?		Blue
What is your favorite Food?		Cheese Pizza
What is your favorite hobby or sport?		Ice Skating
Favorite TV show or Movie?		Justin Bieber, Never Say Never
What is your favorite kind of music?		Hip Hop
Favorite Holiday? Favorite memory of this Holiday?		My birthday-My 5th birthday was the best because I went to Chuck-E-Cheese with my mom and dad and we all got up on stage and started dancing
What do you enjoy most about school?		Recess
What do you want to be when you grow up?		A Singer, actress, dancer or maybe a figure skater
If you could be any animal, what would you be and why?		Panda; I always wanted to learn how they live and why they eat bamboo. Plus, I would like to live in a zoo because there is no danger there.
What do you want most in a parent?		A mom, dad, brother & sister that have courage, strength & faith in me
If you could change something to make it better, what would you change and why?		I can’t complain as everything happens for a reason & I am thankful for it, good and bad
What hopes do you have for the future?		That I’ll become what I want to be and get a good education
What worries you the most?		Failing a test and getting held back in school
If you could have three wishes, what would you wish for?		1) To see Justin Bieber in concert 2) Get electric scooter 3) To have more field trips at school
If you could spend one day doing anything what would you do?		See as many movies as I could, stay up from 12 to 12, eat lots of sugar, candy & junk food, order an extra large cheese pizza and have all of my friends with me
If you had $1000, how would you spend it?		Donate it to a needy country
What is the best thing about being YOU?		My hair
What is your favorite thing to do in the summer?		Eat cookies, open presents, swim, go to camp & just playing
How would you want to celebrate your birthday?		Go to Justin Bieber concert, have cake, have 5 pinatas, have awesome food, play a lot of games like laser tag and paintball

Photography by SHAWN HOULLIS – LIFESHADOWS PHOTOGRAPHY- WWW.LIFESHADOWSPHOTOGRAPHY.COM

Ezequiel, born in November 2009, is an almost 2 year old boy. He is a sweet baby who needs a loving, attentive and devoted family to care for him and commit to being his family for his lifetime. Ezequiel has global developmental delays and has been diagnosed with cerebral palsy and epilepsy. He has cortical visual impairment which limits his visual abilities. He is described as a good sleeper and he loves to eat sweet potatoes, cinnamon apples and oatmeal. Ezequiel is a precious boy who is waiting for a family to call his own.

Who is...
Ezequiel?

Photography by LISA TANNER PROTOGAPHY

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If you have a completed adoption homestudy, contact
Nicole Espinosa.

If you live in San Diego County and do not have an adoption homestudy, please CLICK HERE to complete an inquiry form.

If you live outside San Diego County and do not have an adoption homestudy, CLICK HERE for more information on obtaining a home study in your area.

Javieon is a sensitive 10 year old boy who likes to please and is a big helper with his younger sister. He makes friends easily and has many friends at school. He enjoys all sports such as basketball, football, baseball and other outdoor activities. He also likes to play video games. Javieon presents as somewhat shy initially, but will open up with a person after he feels more comfortable. Javieon would like to be in an active family that will take him swimming and involve him in sports and cheer for him on the sidelines.

Marsherrill is a lively, outspoken and very bright 7 year-old girl who enjoys giving and receiving affection. She likes dancing, singing, reading and playing with dogs. She enjoys being active and playing sports with her big brother, but still likes to have her stuffed animals and dolls too. Marsherrill is in the 2^nd grade and has the potential to do well academically. She wants a nice family who will play with her and bake all sorts of yummy goodies with her.

Jaiveon and Masherrill need a loving home and an active family who likes to have fun. Jaiveon and Marsherrill love sports and want a family that will support and encourage them in sporting activities. These siblings have been through a great deal in the last several years and deserve a family that can help them with all of their losses and be there to keep them safe.

Who is...
Javieon, Marsherrill?

Javieon
What is your favorite Color?		Purple
What is your favorite Food?		Fried Chicken
What is your favorite hobby or sport?		Football
Favorite TV show or Movie?		WWE
What is your favorite kind of music?		Rap, Hip Hop, R & B
Favorite Holiday? Favorite memory of this Holiday?		Christmas
What do you enjoy most about school?		Math
What do you want to be when you grow up?		In the military
If you could be any animal, what would you be and why?		Cheetah because they are so fast
What do you want most in a parent?
If you could change something to make it better, what would you change and why?		To live with my mom
What hopes do you have for the future?		To live with my mom
What worries you the most?		Something happening to me
If you could have three wishes, what would you wish for?		1) To live with my mom 2) To be a professional football player 3) To be the fastest person in the world
If you could spend one day doing anything what would you do?		Spend the day with my mom
If you had $1000, how would you spend it?		Buy a mansion
What is the best thing about being YOU?		I’m funny
What is your favorite thing to do in the summer?		Go swimming
How would you want to celebrate your birthday?		Go to my mom’s house

Marsherrill
What is your favorite Color?		Purple
What is your favorite Food?		Chicken Wings
What is your favorite hobby or sport?		Basketball
Favorite TV show or Movie?		Dora the Explorer
What is your favorite kind of music?		Hip Hop
Favorite Holiday? Favorite memory of this Holiday?		Christmas
What do you enjoy most about school?		Math
What do you want to be when you grow up?		In the navy
If you could be any animal, what would you be and why?		Cheetah
What do you want most in a parent?
If you could change something to make it better, what would you change and why?		To live with my mom
What hopes do you have for the future?		To live with my mom
What worries you the most?
If you could have three wishes, what would you wish for?		1) To live with my mom 2) To be a professional runner
If you could spend one day doing anything what would you do?		Go to Disneyland
If you had $1000, how would you spend it?		I would not spend it at all, I would save it
What is the best thing about being YOU?		I’m a good friend
What is your favorite thing to do in the summer?		Eat ice cream
How would you want to celebrate your birthday?		Have a piñata with 1000 pieces of candy

Photography by LISA TANNER PHOTOGRAPHY, WWW.LISATANNERPHOTOGRAPHY.COM

To inquire about any of the chilren on this site, choose one of the following:

If you have a completed adoption homestudy, contact
Nicole Espinosa.

If you live in San Diego County and do not have an adoption homestudy, please CLICK HERE to complete an inquiry form.

If you live outside San Diego County and do not have an adoption homestudy, CLICK HERE for more information on obtaining a home study in your area.

Isaiah is a 19^th month old boy who is a sweet and loving toddler. Isaiah is able to sit on his own, roll, and can bounce when using a saucer stander. He is beginning to take some steps when someone is holding his hands above his head. Isaiah attends Occupational therapy to help him to learn how to chew and in the mean time receives the majority of nutrition through a g-tube. Isaiah has significant global developmental delays and will need a family who can help him reach his full potential.

Who is...
Isaiah?

ISAIAH
What is your favorite Color?		Blue
What is your favorite Food?		Soup, scrambled eggs, soft veggies and fruit
What is your favorite hobby or sport?		--
Favorite TV show or Movie?		Nick Jr.
What is your favorite kind of music?		Isaiah love music and starts jumping and moving
Favorite Holiday? Favorite memory of this Holiday?		--
What do you enjoy most about school?		--
What do you want to be when you grow up?		--
If you could be any animal, what would you be and why?		--
What do you want most in a parent?		--
If you could change something to make it better, what would you change and why?		--
What hopes do you have for the future?		--
What worries you the most?		--
If you could have three wishes, what would you wish for?		--
If you could spend one day doing anything what would you do?		--
If you had $1000, how would you spend it?		--
What is the best thing about being YOU?		--
What is your favorite thing to do in the summer?		I am active, love to play with toys and I just started crawling on my tummy
How would you want to celebrate your birthday?		I am closest to my foster mom who is like a grandma to me

Photography by LISA PEIRCE OF LISA AND ZOE PHOTOGRAPHY

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If you have a completed adoption homestudy, contact
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This is a brother and sister sibling set of two, who are of Hispanic descent.

Richard is an 11-year-old boy. He is a kind and well behaved young man. He enjoys outdoor activities, playing Yu-Gi-Oh cards and playing video games. Richard makes friends easily and gets along well with adults. He is kind hearted and is a big helper around the house. Richard does very well in school and puts forward a great deal of effort.

Sofia is a 9-year-old girl. She is talkative and enjoys playing outdoors and playing games. Her favorite board game is Mancala. She loves coloring and making jewelry. She is a very intuitive and expressive little girl. Sofia loves dressing up and doing all sorts of girly things. Sofia -- lisaandzoe.com.1363.jpg

Richard and Sofia are a bonded sibling group. They are both protective of each other and though they have typical sibling squabbles, they are the first to stick up for each other. They also have three younger siblings and it is quite important that the adoptive family be open to keeping this contact. Richard and Sofia would do best in a family that is active, patient, loving and committed to nurturing their development and advocating for their needs.

Who are...
Richard & Sofia?

RICHARD
What is your favorite Color?		Purple
What is your favorite Food?		Pizza
What is your favorite hobby or sport?		Soccer
Favorite TV show or Movie?		Cartoon Network
What is your favorite kind of music?		Bob Marley
Favorite Holiday? Favorite memory of this Holiday?		Halloween
What do you enjoy most about school?		Math & Science
What do you want to be when you grow up?		Mechanic
If you could be any animal, what would you be and why?		Eagle because nobody can shoot them down or hurt them
What do you want most in a parent?		Rich
If you could change something to make it better, what would you change and why?		To go back with my mom
What hopes do you have for the future?		To go back with my mom
What worries you the most?		My little sisters and my mom
If you could have three wishes, what would you wish for?		1. Go back to my mom 2. Have a good life 3. Be with my family in L.A.
If you could spend one day doing anything what would you do?		Go to Las Vegas
If you had $1000, how would you spend it?		Buy a white house and save the rest of the money
What is the best thing about being YOU?		I’m very polite
What is your favorite thing to do in the summer?		Go to the pool or beach
How would you want to celebrate your birthday?		Go to Cold Stone Ice Cream, get a big cake and eat it all myself

SOFIA
What is your favorite Color?		Red
What is your favorite Food?		Pizza
What is your favorite hobby or sport?		Soccer
Favorite TV show or Movie?		Ramona & Beezus
What is your favorite kind of music?		Bruno Mars
Favorite Holiday? Favorite memory of this Holiday?		Christmas
What do you enjoy most about school?		Math & Science
What do you want to be when you grow up?		Veterenarian
If you could be any animal, what would you be and why?		Owl because you could see good at night
What do you want most in a parent?		Nice and fun
If you could change something to make it better, what would you change and why?		To go back with my mom
What hopes do you have for the future?		To go back with my mom and live with her and Richard
What worries you the most?		Sisters, brothers and my mom
If you could have three wishes, what would you wish for?		1. Stay with my mom 2. My mom won’t hit me or Richard anymore 3. Stay with my tia and see my grandpa
If you could spend one day doing anything what would you do?		Go to Disneyland
If you had $1000, how would you spend it?		Buy an ice cream shop
What is the best thing about being YOU?		I’m a nice person
What is your favorite thing to do in the summer?		See my mom every single day
How would you want to celebrate your birthday?		Have an ice cream party

Photography by MALIA DADEZ PHOTOGRAPHY WWW.MALIADADEZ.COM

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If you have a completed adoption homestudy, contact
Nicole Espinosa.

If you live in San Diego County and do not have an adoption homestudy, please CLICK HERE to complete an inquiry form.

If you live outside San Diego County and do not have an adoption homestudy, CLICK HERE for more information on obtaining a home study in your area.

Joshua, Genesis, Yahaira & Adolf are a bonded sibling group who love each other a great deal. They primarily speak Spanish but are learning to speak English.

The two brothers, Joshua and Adolf live together in a foster home and Genesis and Yahaira live separately from their brothers in another foster home. The children enjoy the time they get together for sibling visits. Joshua is an intelligent and well spoken young man. His favorite food is spaghetti and he enjoys playing soccer and running.

Genesis and Yahaira are very loving and good hearted girls. They like playing “girly” things and enjoy playing together with each other.

Adolf is a spunky little boy who is very smart and learning something new every day. He loves playing baseball and soccer and being active outdoors.

These siblings need an active family to provide them with love, structure and guidance. They are very affectionate children and need a family that can provide the affection they crave and a family that will bring them together into one home so they can live together as siblings.

Who are...
Joshua, Genesis, Yahaira & Adolf?

JOSHUA
What is your favorite Color?		Spaghetti
What is your favorite hobby or sport?		Swimming
Favorite TV show or Movie?		Cartoon Network
What is your favorite kind of music?		Michael Jackson
Favorite Holiday? Favorite memory of this Holiday?		Halloween. I like dressing up
What do you enjoy most about school?		Art
What do you want to be when you grow up?		No Answer
If you could be any animal, what would you be and why?		A Chinchilla, because they are little
What do you want most in a parent?		Love
If you could change something to make it better, what would you change and why?		That I could go to my parent’s house
What hopes do you have for the future?		Going to my parent’s house
What worries you the most?		Not going to my parent’s house
If you could have three wishes, what would you wish for?		1) that I could go with my parents; 2) House would never be dirty; 3) that nobody ever took us away from them (parents)
If you could spend one day doing anything what would you do?		Play with friends
If you had $1000, how would you spend it?		Get out of foster care and live with my parents
What is the best thing about being YOU?		I’m a good person
What is your favorite thing to do in the summer?		Going to my parent’s house
How would you want to celebrate your birthday?		With my family

GENESIS
What is your favorite Color?		Pink & blue
What is your favorite Food?		Fruit and macaroni
What is your favorite hobby or sport?		Soccer
Favorite TV show or Movie?		Cat in the Hat
What is your favorite kind of music?		I love you, You love me ( the Barney song)
Favorite Holiday? Favorite memory of this Holiday?		Christmas. I like making a puppet show and Rudolph
What do you enjoy most about school?		I like to do sentences and sight words
What do you want to be when you grow up?		A Policewoman, a Doctor or a Teacher for High School, because they are all my favorite
If you could be any animal, what would you be and why?		A Koala
What do you want most in a parent?		I want them to take care of me
If you could change something to make it better, what would you change and why?		No answer
What hopes do you have for the future?		I want to go on fieldtrips
What worries you the most?		I worry because my life is so sad because my daddy lives far away
If you could have three wishes, what would you wish for?		1) I wish that my sister would be pretty
If you could spend one day doing anything what would you do?		Play in the sand
If you had $1000, how would you spend it?		No answer
What is the best thing about being YOU?		I like to do school work
What is your favorite thing to do in the summer?		Going to the beach
How would you want to celebrate your birthday?		Have a party

YAHAIRA
What is your favorite Color?		Pink
What is your favorite Food?		Chicken
What is your favorite hobby or sport?		Baseball
Favorite TV show or Movie?		Cartoons

Photography by MALIA DADEZ PHOTOGRAPHY WWW.MALIADADEZ.COM

To inquire about any of the chilren on this site, choose one of the following:

If you have a completed adoption homestudy, contact
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If you live in San Diego County and do not have an adoption homestudy, please CLICK HERE to complete an inquiry form.

If you live outside San Diego County and do not have an adoption homestudy, CLICK HERE for more information on obtaining a home study in your area.

April is an active eight year old girl and is very energetic. She is in first grade for the second time, due to not attending school regularly. April needs an opportunity to fill some of the educational gaps in her schooling. April likes to draw and gets along well with her peers. She takes pride in caring for herself, dressing well and doing her hair.

Sergio is six years old. He does not like to be called Sergio and goes by the name Diego. He can share and take turns and responds well to praise and rewards for good behavior. Diego is very bright and does well in school.

Emily is a sweet four year-old girl. Emily is a happy child who likes to sing and dance. Emily is affectionate with people she trusts and feels comfortable around. She has a close relationship with her siblings, whom she was separated from for approximately one year. This sibling set are delightful and a joy to be around. They are a little shy when you first meet them but they warm up once they begin to trust. They love each other and take care of one another. They need a family that can provide them with love, care and structure to help them reach their full potential.

Who are...
April, Sergio and Emily?

APRIL
What is your favorite Color?		Pink and Red
What is your favorite Food?		Shrimp
What is your favorite hobby or sport?		Baseball
Favorite TV show or Movie?		Harry Potter – the first movie
What is your favorite kind of music?		Justin Bieber
Favorite Holiday? Favorite memory of this Holiday?		Christmas
What do you enjoy most about school?		The library
What do you want to be when you grow up?		A Musician, because music is fun
If you could be any animal, what would you be and why?		A shark, because they have healthy food everywhere
What do you want most in a parent?		I would want them to be nice and take me places
If you could change something to make it better, what would you change and why?		No answer
What hopes do you have for the future?		To be in a house
What worries you the most?		No answer
If you could have three wishes, what would you wish for?		1) more wishes; 2) I wish to be the nicest girl; 3) I wish to be good
If you could spend one day doing anything what would you do?		I would go swimming
If you had $1000, how would you spend it?		I would share it with my brother and sister and I would buy veggies because they are good for your blood
What is the best thing about being YOU?		Being good, because being good means you will have a good life
What is your favorite thing to do in the summer?		Swimming
How would you want to celebrate your birthday?		At Labella games

SERGIO
What is your favorite Color?		Every color
What is your favorite Food?		Shrimp and fish
What is your favorite hobby or sport?		Soccer
Favorite TV show or Movie?		No answer
What is your favorite kind of music?		No answer
Favorite Holiday? Favorite memory of this Holiday?		Christmas, because you get presents
What do you enjoy most about school?		Reading
What do you want to be when you grow up?		No answer
If you could be any animal, what would you be and why?		A porcupine, because they’re sharp
What do you want most in a parent?		I want them to be nice
If you could change something to make it better, what would you change and why?		No answer
What hopes do you have for the future?		No answer
What worries you the most?		No answer
If you could have three wishes, what would you wish for?		1) For a big monster truck; 2) to have ice cream free
If you could spend one day doing anything what would you do?		I would go to the museum
If you had $1000, how would you spend it?		I would buy an ice cream truck
What is the best thing about being YOU?		No answer
What is your favorite thing to do in the summer?		Going to the pool
How would you want to celebrate your birthday?		No answer

EMILY
What is your favorite Color?		Pink
What is your favorite Food?		Strawberries and Ice Cream
What is your favorite hobby or sport?		NO answer
Favorite TV show or Movie?		Sleeping Beauty
If you could be any animal, what would you be and why?		Baby elephant
How would you want to celebrate your birthday?		Go Swimming

Photography by MALIA DADEZ PHOTOGRAPHY WWW.MALIADADEZ.COM

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Jasmine is an endearing, thoughtful 12-year-old Hispanic girl. She is a sweet, fun, helpful, loving child who does really well one-on-one. Jasmine is imaginative, helpful, talkative and a social girl who likes to be playful. She can be animated and silly, and is also quite caring. She likes when others around her are happy. As a preteen, she is becoming interested in boys and gossip. Jasmine loves Justin Beiber! She is also quite artistic and is developing her own sense of fashion style. Her go-to outfit includes skinny jeans, boots, and an embellished t-shirt. She played soccer when she was younger and still happily remembers the trophy she was awarded. Jasmine is a year behind in school because of several placement moves. Although in the past Jasmine was primarily Spanish speaking, she currently speaks English. Jasmine has experienced tremendous loss in the last two years and will need a family who can be understanding and loving while providing Jasmine with structure and limits. Jasmine strongly wants to be liked and can be influenced by peer-pressure. She will need a family who can guide her about making positive choices in her life.

Who is...
Jasmine?

What is your favorite Color?		Purple & black
What is your favorite Food?		Spaghetti
What is your favorite hobby or sport?		Soccer
Favorite TV show or Movie?		Justin Bieber, Never Say Never
What is your favorite kind of music?		Justin Bieber
Favorite Holiday? Favorite memory of this Holiday?		Christmas ; I like that Santa left me a Justin Bieber doll
What do you enjoy most about school?		Making Friends
What do you want to be when you grow up?		A Singer because I want to be popular
If you could be any animal, what would you be and why?		Panda; I love Panda’s cute face and how when they eat they are so cute
What do you want most in a parent?		Someone nice and fun to be around.
If you could change something to make it better, what would you change and why?		To meet my birth mother because I never met her.
What hopes do you have for the future?		To meet Justin Bieber
What worries you the most?		Dying
If you could have three wishes, what would you wish for?		1) Be 17; 2) Be Justin Bieber; 3) Marry Justin Bieber
If you could spend one day doing anything what would you do?		Spend time with Justin Bieber
If you had $1000, how would you spend it?		I would buy a phone and Justin Bieber stuff
What is the best thing about being YOU?		No Answer
What is your favorite thing to do in the summer?		Swim
How would you want to celebrate your birthday?		Have Justin Bieber at my birthday party

Photography by SHANE HOPKINS; MOZI PHOTOGRAPHY/WWW.MOZIPHOTOGRAPHY.COM

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This is a sibling group of 4 beautiful and active children. All of the children love each other a great deal and are a bonded sibling group. Zandre is an active 7-year-old boy. Zandra is talkative and socially interactive. He likes to run, climb, jump, throw and kick a ball. He likes to draw and color. Zandre makes friends easily and has many friends at his school and daycare. Zandre is quite athletic and likes to play all kinds of sports such as football and basketball. He loves the book Diary of a Wimpy Kid and would like to see the movie. Zandre is a sweet boy who possesses an easy temperament and adapts to new environments well.

Freddie is a curious and energetic 5-year-old little boy. He can run, walk, climb, kick and throw with balance and coordination. Freddie can count and can correctly identify colors and letters. He really likes cars and also the movie CARS. Freddie likes to play basketball and soccer, put together puzzles and play board games. He is quite a smart and creative boy. Freddie enjoys school and gets along well with his peers. Freddie is a friendly boy who is talkative and enjoys listening to stories, drawing and coloring.

Ty’Yanna is an active and cute 4-year-old girl. Ty’Yanna walks, runs, and climbs well. She speaks clearly and is able to express her needs and wants and answers simple questions. Ty’Yanna also follows directions well and is potty trained. She likes Barbies, dolls, and her favorite color is purple although she likes pink too. She likes to color and draw and will sometimes do puzzles. Ty’Yanna likes playing with bubbles and Dora is her favorite show.

Imani is a sweet and adorable 3year-old girl. She loves Dora, like her big sister. Imani likes playing with her baby dolls and playing outside. She is a helpful and polite child and she is easily redirected. Imani loves to color and sing songs. “Twinkle, twinkle” and “Itsy Bitsy Spider” are two of her favorites. These children need one strong family that is committed to them and will support them as they grow and develop in the same household as brothers and sisters.

Who are...
Zandre, Freddie, Ty’yanna & Imani?

ZANDRE

What is your favorite Color? Blue

What is your favorite Food? Green eggs & Ham

What is your favorite hobby or sport? Football

Favorite TV show or Movie? Scary Movies; Scream & Chucky

What is your favorite kind of music? Michael Jackson

Favorite Holiday? Favorite memory of this Holiday? Christmas

What do you enjoy most about school? The playground

What do you want to be when you grow up? A police officer

If you could be any animal, what would you be and why? A tiger

What do you want most in a parent? A Mom who is nice

If you could change something to make it better, what would you change and why? No answer

What hopes do you have for the future? That an alien would come

What worries you the most? I worry about my dad

If you could have three wishes, what would you wish for? 1) A jaguar; 2) A cat; 3) A dog or a wolf

If you could spend one day doing anything what would you do? Go to the beach

If you had $1000, how would you spend it? Buying toys

What is the best thing about being YOU? That I am happy

What is your favorite thing to do in the summer? Play

How would you want to celebrate your birthday? Go to Chuck E. Cheese

FREDDIE

What is your favorite Color? Green

What is your favorite Food? Apples

What is your favorite hobby or sport? Soccer, football & basketball

Favorite TV show or Movie? Sponge Bob Square Pants

What is your favorite kind of music? “Amo Squirrel”

Favorite Holiday? Favorite memory of this Holiday? Christmas because Santa Claus gave me presents

What do you enjoy most about school? Nothing

What do you want to be when you grow up? I want to be a teacher and teach first grade

If you could be any animal, what would you be and why? A dog so I could have power

What do you want most in a parent? Parents who will skip work and play with me

If you could change something to make it better, what would you change and why? I would want to change magic because it’s bad

What hopes do you have for the future? To have a dog

What worries you the most? I don’t have worries

If you could have three wishes, what would you wish for? 1) A pet lion; 2) Lots of money; 3) I wish I had a dragon

If you could spend one day doing anything what would you do? I would play with my toys

If you had $1000, how would you spend it? I would buy a toy for every child who was black

What is the best thing about being YOU? I am nice

What is your favorite thing to do in the summer? To rock and roll with my dad

How would you want to celebrate your birthday? Going to the park with daddy.

TY'YANNA

What is your favorite Color? Purple

What is your favorite Food? Macaroni & Cheese

What is your favorite hobby or sport? Basketball

Favorite TV show or Movie? I like to watch Dora and Sponge Bob

What is your favorite kind of music? My ABC song, Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, and The Itsy Bitsy Spider

Favorite Holiday? Favorite memory of this Holiday? I like Christmas because I like getting toys

What do you enjoy most about school? I go to preschool. I like doing work there with my friends

What do you want to be when you grow up? I want to be a “fire girl”, like a firefighter girl. Because I wanna plant some water for flowers

If you could be any animal, what would you be and why? A doggie because I like being doggies

What do you want most in a parent? I want to see them; like playing at the Boardwalk

If you could change something to make it better, what would you change and why? No Answer

What hopes do you have for the future? No Answer

What worries you the most? No Answer

If you could have three wishes, what would you wish for? 1) That Santa Clause would give me a present; 2) That I would get a Dora toy; 3) That I would get a Boo toy

If you could spend one day doing anything what would you do? I would play with Imani (my sister) playing Hide and Seek

If you had $1000, how would you spend it? I would buy something like an ice cream and go to the ice cream truck

What is the best thing about being YOU? I’m a playful girl

What is your favorite thing to do in the summer? I like to play games, Dora the Explorer games, and buy Happy Meals

How would you want to celebrate your birthday? I would like to go to the Boardwalk because it’s fun there

IMANI

What is your favorite Color? Green & purple

What is your favorite Food? No Answer

What is your favorite hobby or sport? No Answer

Favorite TV show or Movie? Dora

Photography by ZEENA GREGG; PHOTOGRAPHY BY ZG/ WWW.PHOTOSBYZG.COM

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Devon is a very loving little boy. He is a happy child and very energetic. He loves dancing, singing and putting on a show. He is currently singing in the church choir. He loves chicken, pizza and spaghetti. Devon’s charismatic personality makes you laugh, smile and want to be around him.

Who is...
Devon?

What is your favorite Color?		Blue
What is your favorite Food?		Vegetables
What is your favorite hobby or sport?		Football
Favorite TV show or Movie?		Ice Age
What is your favorite kind of music?		Hip Hop
Favorite Holiday? Favorite memory of this Holiday?		Christmas; Getting presents
What do you enjoy most about school?		Math
What do you want to be when you grow up?		Firefighter; because you can help people and spray houses
If you could be any animal, what would you be and why?		Monkey; They eat Bananas
What do you want most in a parent?		Help me with my homework
If you could change something to make it better, what would you change and why?		I would make the devil a good person
What hopes do you have for the future?		I hope to get my own house
What worries you the most?		Missing friends at Kempton; my sick grandma
If you could have three wishes, what would you wish for?		1) Get my own room; 2) to go home; 3) to get a nice car
If you could spend one day doing anything what would you do?		See animals in Africa
If you had $1000, how would you spend it?		I’d buy shoes; an Ipod; a necklace for my grandma; jewelry for my mom
What is the best thing about being YOU?		I love doing things right
What is your favorite thing to do in the summer?		Going to Disneyland
How would you want to celebrate your birthday?		Have friends go with me to Legoland

Photography by STUDIO M/MICHAEL SPENGLER PHOTOGRAPHY

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Matthew is an adorable 2-year-old boy. He loves rolling back and forth from his tummy to his back. He has improved head control and is pushing himself up. Matthew is still partial to a bottle but in February he began eating more solid foods which consist of fruits and vegetables. He also loves pudding, ice cream, smashed bananas, whip cream and sweet potatoes. Matthew is a happy toddler. He smiles easily and has a wonderful and contagious laugh. He loves taking baths and splashing around in the water. He rolls across the room and he really gravitates towards men. Matthew loves music, being held and cuddling. He is a loveable little boy. He is a good sleeper at night and is learning to nap. Matthew loves pets and cuddling with the cats in his current foster home. He would do best with an adoptive family that is able to meet all of his medical needs, can support him in his development and is open to maintaining contact with his birth family and current foster mother.

Who is...
Matthew?

What is your favorite Color?

No Answer

What is your favorite Food?

Sweet Potatoes and Mashed Bananas

What is your favorite hobby or sport?

Rolling around on the floor

Favorite TV show or Movie?

No Answer

What is your favorite kind of music?

All Kinds – Kids music and classical

Favorite Holiday?

No Answer

What do you enjoy most about school?

No Answer

What do you want to be when you grow up?

No Answer

If you could be any animal, what would you be?

No Answer

What do you want most in a parent?

No Answer

If you could make something better, what is it?

Don’t have any wishes

What hopes do you have for the future?

No Answer

What worries you the most?

No Answer

If you could have three wishes, what would you wish for?

No Answer

If you could spend one day doing anything what would you do?

No Answer

If you had $1000, how would you spend it?

No Answer

What is the best thing about being YOU?

I’m so loveable and cuddly

What is your favorite thing to do in the summer?

No Answer

How would you want to celebrate your birthday?

No Answer

Who do you feel closest to?

Foster Sister

Photography by STUDIO M/MICHAEL SPENGLER PHOTOGRAPHY

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This is a delightful sibling set of three children. Dulce is a sweet and sensitive 8-year-old girl. She is on-target developmentally. Dulce is outgoing and social and likes to talk a lot. She enjoys reading, writing and Science is her favorite subject. She enjoys listening to Spanish music and playing Nintendo DS. Dulce loves going to the beach, to Sea World and would like to celebrate her birthday at Disneyland.

Jose is a quiet and gentle 7-year-old boy. His favorite subject is Math. Jose enjoys riding his bicycle and doing art projects. He loves pizza, playing video games and watching cartoons. Jose wants to be a police officer when he grows up so that he can help people.

Beatriz is an adorable 5-year-old girl. She is developmentally on-target and is social and bright. Her favorite color is pink and her favorite television show is Sponge Bob Square Pants. Beatriz likes playing soccer, going to the zoo and having picnics with family.

This sibling set of three are closely bonded and take care of each other. These children need a family that will provide them with structure, love, consistency and will advocate for their needs at school.

Who is...
Dulce, Jose, Beatriz?

Dulce

What is your favorite Color? Pink

What is your favorite Food? Chinese Food

What is your favorite hobby or sport? Reading & writing

Favorite TV show or Movie? Disney Channel and Nickelodeon

What is your favorite kind of music? Spanish Music

Favorite Holiday? Valentines Day

What do you enjoy most about school? Science and Reading

What do you want to be when you grow up? A Science Teacher

If you could be any animal, what would you be? A Kitten because they are cute and have little tails.

What do you want most in a parent? Someone who will spend quality time

If you could make something better, what is it? More games for a Nintendo DS

What hopes do you have for the future? That I would get a big TV to share with my siblings

What worries you the most? I worry about my siblings

If you could have three wishes, what would you wish for? 1) Mew Clothes, 2) Toys, 3) A garden with beautiful flowers

If you could spend one day doing anything what would you do? Play Nintendo DS all day and go to Sea World

If you had $1000, how would you spend it? I would buy a new house for my family

What is the best thing about being YOU? That I love my family

What is your favorite thing to do in the summer? Going to the Beach

How would you want to celebrate your birthday? Getting a lot of presents with Snoopy Stuff and celebrate at Disneyland

Who do you feel closest to? My Brother and Sister

Jose

What is your favorite Color? Red

What is your favorite Food? Pizza

What is your favorite hobby or sport? Riding my bike

Favorite TV show or Movie? Cartoon Network

What is your favorite kind of music? Ooh Nana

Favorite Holiday? Christmas and getting toys

What do you enjoy most about school? Math

What do you want to be when you grow up? A Policeman so that I can help people

If you could be any animal, what would you be? A Dinosaur so that I can run fast

What do you want most in a parent? A Mom who will take me to Chuck E. Cheese

If you could make something better, what is it? I would change schools so that I could go to a school with bigger kids

What hopes do you have for the future? To see my dad

What worries you the most? My Mom

If you could have three wishes, what would you wish for? 1) That I won’t die, 2) Play X-Box 3) Not to get old

If you could spend one day doing anything what would you do? Play X-Box

If you had $1000, how would you spend it? Buy Toys

What is the best thing about being YOU? I am a good friend

What is your favorite thing to do in the summer? Play with Toys

How would you want to celebrate your birthday? Eat cake and play with toys

Who do you feel closest to? My Mom

Beatriz

What is your favorite Color? Pink

What is your favorite Food? Candy

What is your favorite hobby or sport? Soccer

Favorite TV show or Movie? SpongeBob

What is your favorite kind of music? Come On Song

Favorite Holiday? Halloween

What do you enjoy most about school? Math

What do you want to be when you grow up? A Doctor so I can help people

If you could be any animal, what would you be? A cat because I can run fast

What do you want most in a parent? For them to like my family

If you could make something better, what is it? The clock, because I want to know what time it is

What hopes do you have for the future? I want to live in a sandcastle in San Diego

What worries you the most? Social Workers

If you could have three wishes, what would you wish for? 1) That I could live with my Daddy in Mexico; 2) That I could live on the beach; 3) That I could come back and get lunch

If you could spend one day doing anything what would you do? Go to the beach and make sandcastles

If you had $1000, how would you spend it? I would take all of my family and friends to the San Diego Zoo

What is the best thing about being YOU? I have toys

What is your favorite thing to do in the summer? BBQ with my family

How would you want to celebrate your birthday? Have cake, presents, a Piñata and candy

Who do you feel closest to? Dulce

Photography by STUDIO M/MICHAEL SPENGLER PHOTOGRAPHY

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Paul is an adorable 5-year-old boy. He loves to play hide and seek and chase. Paul is in Kindergarten and listens well at school and gets along good with other children. Paul has a sweet personality, is a handsome young boy, is loving and follows directions well. Paul Foster Kid -- img_2699.jpg

He loves Toy Story and Barney. He is a good healthy eater and his favorite foods are spaghetti, pizza, eggs, apples & nachos. Paul is an active boy and enjoys being involved in sporting activities. He really enjoys playing football and basketball. He also likes playing bubbles and chasing after them. Paul is an amazing little boy who would do well in a family that is patient and has experience with advocating for school services. Paul does well with other children and would do well in a family that can give him the structure, attention and love he deserves.

Who is...
Paul?

What is your favorite Color? Blue

What is your favorite Food? Pizza

What is your favorite hobby or sport? Basketball

Favorite TV show or Movie? Simpsons & Thomas the Train

What is your favorite kind of music? Church Songs

Favorite Holiday? Christmas

What do you enjoy most about school? Draw Pictures

What do you want to be when you grow up? Spider Man, because he’s big

If you could be any animal, what would you be? No Answer

What do you want most in a parent? No Answer

What worries you the most? No Answer

If you could have three wishes, what would you wish for? No Answer

If you could spend one day doing anything what would you do? No Answer

If you had $1000, how would you spend it? No Answer

What is the best thing about being YOU? No Answer

What is your favorite thing to do in the summer? No Answer

How would you want to celebrate your birthday? No Answer

Who do you feel closest to? No Answer

Photography by ROBIN MERRICK

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These amazing siblings love each other a great deal and need to stay together in one home. Dylan, who is 11 years old, is the oldest brother, Gavin is 7 years old and Emma is 3years old. They have been through a lot and need a family that is nurturing, patient and firm. Dylan enjoys spending one on one time with his caregiver and benefits from this time. Dylan does well in school and at home. He gets along well with other children and adults and follows directions well. He likes playing sports, especially football. Gavin is an attractive, intelligent and affectionate child. He likes being active and going swimming, playing ball, riding his bicycle and flying kites. Emma is an adorable little girl. She is very affectionate and friendly and eager to participate in activities. She is independent and likes to do things her way. These three siblings look out for each other and need a family to look out for them.

Who are...
Dylan, Emma & Gavin?

Dylan
What is your favorite Color? Pink

What is your favorite Food? Spaghetti & Ice Cream

What is your favorite hobby or sport? Football

Favorite TV show or Movie? Family Guy

What is your favorite kind of music? Hip Hop

Favorite Holiday? Christmas

Favorite memory of this Holiday? It was the 1^st time I got a Nintendo DS

What do you enjoy most about school? Friends

What do you want to be when you grow up? A football Player because it’s awesome

If you could be any animal, what would you be? A cheetah because they are the fastest animal in the wild

What do you want most in a parent? To give me a snake and be nice and caring

If you could change something to make it better, what would it be? Not to be in a foster home anymore because it sucks and everybody teases me about it

What hopes do you have for the future? That I hope I have a good life

What worries you the most? Not much

If you could have three wishes, what would you wish for? 1) Not be in foster care; 2) Be rich 3) Be famous

If you could spend one day doing anything what would you do? I would spend one day with Philip Rivers

If you had $1000, how would you spend it? I would save it up for college

What is the best thing about being YOU? That I’m a great football player

What is your favorite thing to do in the summer? It’s my birthday and to play video games all day

How would you want to celebrate your birthday? With all my family and with Philip Rivers

Who do you feel closest to? I feel closest to my little brother

Emma
What is your favorite Color? Yellow

What is your favorite Food? Chicken & oranges

Favorite TV show or Movie? Dora

Favorite Holiday? Halloween

If you could be any animal, what would you be? A panda

Gavin

What is your favorite Color? Green & Blue

What is your favorite Food? Ice Cream & Eggs

What is your favorite hobby or sport? Playing Game Cube and Football

Favorite TV show or Movie? Fishing In the Sea and Aliens in the Attic

What is your favorite kind of music? Travis McCoy

Favorite Holiday? Favorite memory of this Holiday. Christmas and getting a whole bag of
toys

What do you enjoy most about school? Watching movies – Reading Rainbow

What do you want to be when you grow up? A firefighter

If you could be any animal, what would you be and why? A dolphin because they can kill
a shark

What do you want most in a parent? I want them to be good

If you could change something to make it better, what would you change and why? My life

What hopes do you have for the future? That I can have money; that I could be rich

What worries you the most? That one day I can go back to my foster parents

If you could have three wishes, what would you wish for? 1) a snake; 2) a job; 3) to have a
son and daughter

If you could spend one day doing anything what would you do? Go on a hike

If you had $1000, how would you spend it? Buy a big house

What is the best thing about being YOU? That I love my brother

What is your favorite thing to do in the summer? Go in the pool

How would you want to celebrate your birthday? Making a cake

Who do you feel closest to? My foster Parents

Photography by ZEENA GREGG

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Luis is a bright and active five year old. He likes school and is learning about letters and colors. He is excited to be learning and is gaining new skills daily. His favorite things to do at school include going to lunch and coloring. He presents as timid and shy with a slow to warm up temperament; however, once he warms up Luis is friendly and energetic. He smiles often and giggles when he experiences new environments. Luis likes playing outside and also enjoys video games. Luis needs a family who can provide him with a loving secure home where he can continue to blossom and grow.

Who is...
Luis?

What is your favorite Color? Black
What is your favorite Food? Pepperoni pizza
What is your favorite hobby or sport? Playing tag in the playground
Favorite TV show or Movie? Dora and Diego; Sponge bob; Telletubies
What is your favorite kind of music? Justin Bieber
Favorite Holiday? Halloween
What do you enjoy most about school? Going to lunch and coloring
What do you want to be when you grow up? A police man
If you could be any animal, what would you be? A turkey
What do you want most in a parent? A person who makes me food and takes me to the park
What worries you the most? I worry about my aunt and uncle
If you could have three wishes, what would you wish for? 1) A red car; 2) Lots of toys; 3) A movie : Avitar
If you could spend one day doing anything what would you do? Watch TV all day
If you had $1000, how would you spend it? Buy the Avitar movie and video games and keep them for myself
What is the best thing about being YOU? That I like Justin Bieber
What is your favorite thing to do in the summer? Play outside and go to the pool
How would you want to celebrate your birthday? Go to Chuck E. Cheese
Who do you feel closest to? My aunt and uncle

Photography by ROBIN MERRICK

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April is a smart, observant young lady who does well at school in most subjects. She can play pretty well independently and can engage in long conversations about topics she is interested in. She loves to read, play video games and watch YouTube videos. April would do best in a family where she is the only child or the youngest child of very few children. She has been through a great deal and needs a family who is patient with her as she learns to trust and accept affection from a family.

Who is...
April?

What is your favorite Color? Green, Black and Red
What is your favorite Food? Sushi and Lumpia
What is your favorite hobby or sport? Basketball, drawing and writing stories
Favorite TV show or Movie? Angels & Demons; The Nightmare Before Christmas; Sponge Bob
What is your favorite kind of music? Hip hop
Favorite Holiday? Favorite memory of this Holiday? Valentine’s Day; Getting flowers and chocolate
What do you enjoy most about school? History and Science
What do you want to be when you grow up? An author, illustrator artist, playwright, or an actress
If you could be any animal, what would you be and why? A mouse Pikachu (Pokémon); because he is adorable and has a tail.
What do you want most in a parent? Someone I can express feelings to and who will love me the way I am and understand me.
If you could change something to make it better, what would you change and why? I would change the world because there is a lot of violence
What hopes do you have for the future? Go to college and get a good education so I can get a good paying job
What worries you the most? When friends don’t know where I am
If you could have three wishes, what would you wish for? 1) To find a home; 2) get a puppy; 3) to see my best friend Alex again.
If you could spend one day doing anything what would you do? Give people food and clothes
If you had $1000, how would you spend it? Spend it on friends “any day presents” like a dog
What is the best thing about being YOU? My personality and how I love to play instruments
What is your favorite thing to do in the summer? Hang out with my friends and go to the mall, watch movies, write stories and draw
How would you want to celebrate your birthday? Go to Japan and Russia or spend it with friends and go to a fancy restaurant
Who do you feel closest to? 1) My aunt and uncle; 2) My best friend Daniel and Romero; 3) My social worker

Photography by ROBYN MERRICK

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Jacob is a 9-year-old boy. He is an incredible athlete. His favorite sports are football and basketball and he is happy to play outdoors. He also loves to play video games, especially Wii and specifically Guitar Hero. He has made tremendous progress during the last academic year with his school work. He still struggles with homework and requires a lot of patience and help with this. Jacob enjoys going to the local Boys & Girls Club after school. On a recent visit to the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center, Jacob demonstrated a natural curiosity and enthusiasm for the hands-on activities.

Jacob would love to be a part of an active and athletic family. He has enjoyed having a dog and being the little brother in his foster home. Jacob thrives on praise and is eager to show off his talents…and his great dimples, when he smiles! The tremendous amount of progress he has made in this stable and loving foster home is indicative of his ability to continue to grow and flourish.

Who is...
Jacob?

What is your favorite Color? Pink
What is your favorite Food? Spicy Food
What is your favorite hobby or sport? Basketball and Football
Favorite TV show or Movie? Family Guy and Freddy Kruegar
What is your favorite kind of music? Justin Bieber
Favorite Holiday? Christmas/Easter & Halloween because I like to scare people
What do you enjoy most about school? Art and P.E.
What do you want to be when you grow A Chef
If you could be any animal, what would you be and why? A Cheetah because they eat different kinds of animals
What do you want most in a parent? Someone who will attend my games
If you could change something to make it better, what would you change and why? I would change from being a kid into a Cheetah
What hopes do you have for the future? To go to Game Stop
What worries you the most? Barfing
If you could have three wishes, what would you wish for? 1) Fly a jet; 2) swim with the sharks; 3) be a dolphin
If you could spend one day doing anything what would you do? I would go to an amusement park
If you had $1000, how would you spend it? I would buy video games and Hot Cheetos
What is the best thing about being YOU? Not having to do a lot of homework like grown-ups
What is your favorite thing to do in the summer? Going to the beach and swimming
How would you want to celebrate your birthday? Have a piñata, play racquetball and have cake
Who do you feel closest to? Myself

Photography by ROBYN MERRICK

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Bryan and Chris are 10 year-old twins who are very close and have been fortunate to live together since they came into the system at the age of 5. Christopher’s favorite TV show is the Simpsons and Family Guy. His favorite movie is Incredible Hulk and his favorite food is tacos. He wants to be a baseball player when he grows up and would love to be able to play on a little league team. His favorite baseball player is Chris Young and his favorite football team is the Dallas Cowboys. He also likes the sport of wrestling. He enjoys doing his chores which include working in the garden, organizing the pantry, feeding the horses and putting away dishes. He also likes playing video games and would love to have his own dog some day; his favorite dogs are the boxers.

Bryan wants to be a SWAT officer when he grows up so he can be a hero and save people. Bryan likes playing football and wants to be on a football team. His favorite food is pizza and popcorn. His favorite TV show is Supernatural. He likes RAP/Hip hop music. He wants his adoptive family to be nice and help out with his homework. He wants a family that has dogs and horses and a family that is active and makes good food. When Bryan was asked what he would like to change about his life he stated, “I would give food and houses to all the homeless, have a good job and get paid a lot, and be adopted.” Bryan also initially expressed that he wanted two parents but then changed his mind to say he wanted just a mom because dads are mean.

Who are...
Bryan & Chris?

Bryan

What is your favorite Color? Green
What is your favorite Food? Everything except Green Beans
What is your favorite hobby or sport? Football
Favorite TV show or Movie? Super Natural
What is your favorite kind of music? Hip Hop and Rap
Favorite Holiday? Christmas
What do you enjoy most about school? I don’t know
What do you want to be when you grow up? A SWAT officer. I want to be a hero.
If you could be any animal, what would you be and why? A horse, because they run fast
What do you want most in a parent? Someone nice and helpful
If you could change something to make it better, what would you change? I don’t know
What hopes do you have for the future? I don’t know
What worries you the most? I don’t know
If you could have three wishes, what would you wish for? 1) Go to regular (biological) parents to take care of us; 2) food and Money; 3) That my brother would have food and money
If you could spend one day doing anything what would you do? Play video games
If you had $1000, how would you spend it? Buy a famous house
What is the best thing about being YOU? I don’t know
What is your favorite thing to do in the summer? Swim
How would you want to celebrate your birthday? At Chuck E. Cheese
Who do you feel closest to? My mom

Chris

What is your favorite Color?

Blue

What is your favorite Food?

Pizza

What is your favorite hobby or sport? Baseball

Favorite TV show or Movie? The Simpsons

What is your favorite kind of music? Hip Hop

Favorite Holiday? Favorite memory of this Holiday?   Christmas. Getting presents

What do you enjoy most about school?   Recess

What do you want to be when you grow up?   Baseball Player

If you could be any animal, what would you be?    Cheetah

What do you want most in a parent?

   Likes moms because they are nicer

If you could change something to make it better, what
would you change and why?

Nothing

What hopes do you have for the future?   That I can go to college

What worries you the most?

   Nothing

If you could have three wishes, what would you wish for?    To have a car

If you could spend one day doing anything what would you do?   I would play Baseball

If you had $1000, how would you spend it?   Don’t know

What is the best thing about being YOU?   My sense of humor

What is your favorite thing to do in the summer?   Playing Baseball

How would you want to celebrate your birthday?   Being a professional Baseball player

Who do you feel closest to?    My mom who passed away

Photography by CHRISTY PARROTT PHOTOGRAPHY

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La’Daniel is a sweet and cute eight month old African American little boy. He loves to roll over and will roll to get a toy or something he wants. La’Daniel’s favorite things are toys that he can hold, shake or bang. He is a strong little boy and he sits up really well by himself. He enjoys sitting in a walker and loves taking baths. His current caregiver describes him as a very smart baby with a sweet and easy going disposition. La’Daniel laughs all the time and will crack himself up. He has a great personality and is a very happy baby.

He is learning to talk right now and his favorite words are “da da.” La’Daniel has a medical condition known as hypochondroplasia (AKA Dwarfism). Hypochondrolasia is a developmental disorder that results in a disproportionately short stature, and a head that appears large when compared with the underdeveloped portions of the body. Intelligence is usually normal. Standard treatment of hypochondroplasia usually takes the form or orthopedic surgery and physical therapy. Genetic counseling is also advised for patients and their families. La’Daniel’s current caregiver reports that he is one of the best babies she has ever cared for and that whatever family gets him is truly going to be blessed.

Photograph By
CHRISTY PARROTT
Christy Parrott Photography

Who is...
La'Daniel?

1. What is your favorite Food? Bananas

2. What is your favorite hobby or sport? Rolling

3. Favorite TV show or Movie? Watching football

4. What is your favorite kind of music? Beatles

5. What hopes do you have for the future? To have a forever Family

6. What is the best thing about being YOU? I'm so happy

7. Who do you feel closest to? My foster family

Photography by CHRISTY PARROTT

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Eliga is an active boy who has a great sense of humor and loves to sing. He can present as shy, with limited eye contact, yet he opens up as he gets to know someone. When Eliga becomes more comfortable around people, he is happy, laughs and tells jokes. Eliga really enjoys playing video games and attending church. He loves to sing along to all types of music including popular and religious songs.

In the past, Eliga had the opportunity to take guitar lessons and he would love to pursue additional musical activities. Eliga has demonstrated the ability to make significant strides in his development when provided with structure, nurturance and clear expectations. Eliga is a generous, compassionate and engaging boy who deserves a permanent, loving family.

Who is...
Eliga?

1. What is your favorite Color? Green & Blue

2. What is your favorite Food? Liver with mushrooms and Macaroni & Cheese

3. What is your favorite hobby or sport? Soccer

4. Favorite TV show or Movie? Star Wars the Clone Wars

5. What is your favorite kind of music? Hip Hop

6. What is your favorite holiday? Favorite memory of this Holiday Christmas and Thanksgiving

7. What do you enjoy most about school? Science

8. What do you want to be when you grow up? Why? A tow Truck Driver or a Police Officer

9. If you could be any animal, what would you be and why? A Canine because they're running out in San Diego and San Diego needs them

10. What do you want most in a parent? That they would be nice to me and buy me things

11. If you could change something to make it better, what would you change and why? I would provide more jobs to the people of California because jobs are running out

12. What hopes do you have for the future? That there would be more solar efficient vehicles – cooler cars but safe on the environment

13. What worries you the most? All the pollution

14. If you could have three wishes, what would you wish for? 1) solar efficient cars; 2) That airplanes would not cause so much pollution; 3) That trains and any moving thing would stop using gas

15. If you could spend one day doing anything what would you do? I would build all solar efficient stuff

16. If you had $1000, how would you spend it? I would spend it on creating jobs

17. What is the best thing about being YOU? That I like playing soccer and that I worry about the environment

18. What is your favorite thing to do in the summer? Play soccer and eat ice cream

19. How would you want to celebrate your birthday? Doing something for the environment and camping

20. Who do you feel closest to? My Court Appointed Special Advocate, my grandmother and my social worker

Photography by CHRISTY PARROTT

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Lord is a friendly, engaging and well spoken boy. He is polite and very well mannered. He is social, has many friends, and gets along well with younger children, peers and adults. Lord's favorite subject is Science and he likes learning and studying about dinosaurs. He likes playing Legos, watching cartoons, reading books, drawing and playing outside. Lord does well in school and works very hard.

He enjoys being around animals, especially dogs. He likes being out in nature and playing with bugs. He is described as affectionate, articulate and well-mannered by his caregivers. Lord needs a committed family to provide him with a safe, loving and nurturing environment. It would be important for the adoptive family to be open to contact with the birth family so he doesn't have to experience any more losses.

Who is...
Lord?

1. What is your favorite Color? RED

2. What is your favorite Food? SAUSAGE

3. What is your favorite hobby or sport? SOCCER

4. Favorite TV show or Movie? INVADERS(ZIM) & JURASSIC PARK

5. What is your favorite kind of music? LIKES ALL KINDS

6. What is your favorite holiday? Favorite memory of this Holiday. CHRISTMAS

7. What do you enjoy most about school? FAVORITE SUBJECTS ARE SCIENCE & MATH

8. What do you want to be when you grow up? Why? SCIENTIST OR PALEONTOLOGIST AS THEY DISCOVER THINGS

9. If you could be any animal, what would you be and why? A STAGASAURUS BECAUSE I LIKE THE WAY THEY MOVE AND THE WAY THEY ARE BUILT

10. What do you want most in a parent? I WANT THEM TO BE NICE

11. If you could change something to make it better, what would you change and why? I DO NOT WANT TO CHANGE ANYTHING, I LIKE THE WAY EVERYTHING IS

12. What hopes do you have for the future? I HAVE HOPES TO GO TO COLLEGE

13. What worries you the most? HEIGHTS

14. If you could have three wishes, what would you wish for? 1. DINOSAURS TO BE ALIVE 2. TO STOP HAVING WARS 3. I WANT TO BE REALLY RICH

15. If you could spend one day doing anything what would you do? I WOULD LIKE TO PLAY AT THE PARK

16. If you had $1000, how would you spend it? I WOULD USE IT TO HELP PEOPLE

17. What is the best thing about being YOU? BEING POLITE

18. What is your favorite thing to do in the summer? SWIM

19. How would you want to celebrate your birthday? I WOULD LIKE TO CELEBRATE MY BIRTHDAY AT DISNEYLAND

20. Who do you feel closest to? MY MOM

Photography by LUCI DUMAS

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Jerome and Sade are part of a sibling group of three who are extremely bonded and love each other a great deal. Daneko, the third sibling, is not pictured here as he is camera shy and does not like getting his picture taken.

Jerome is a funny 12-year-old boy. He loves to be the center of attention and to entertain everyone. Jerome likes sports (especially basketball), singing and reading. He also raps and dances. Jerome would probably benefit from being entered into a drama program of some sort. He enjoys eating pizza and "anything that isn't broccoli or a vegetable." Jerome is quite close to his siblings, especially to his baby sister.

Daneko (not pictured) is a 10-year-old boy. He is quite bright and is doing well at school, with amazing grades. He is liked by his peers. Daneko struggles to engage with others and is quite slow to warm up and to trust. He is introverted, shy and soft spoken. Daneko does well with the support of his siblings and becomes comfortable once he knows and trusts you. He enjoys sports and being outdoors. He loves football and he is really fast. Daneko has striking eyes and a sweet smile.

Sade is an adorable 3-year-old girl. She is a sweet and easy toddler. She is shy to warm up at first but once she is comfortable she is very outgoing and funny. She loves going to the beach and playing in the sand. She loves cheese and any kind of chips. She is smart and has her older brothers wrapped around her finger.

It is our hope to find a family willing to adopt all three children together. However, if this can not be obtained we are also open to speaking with families who are interested in adopting Jerome and Daneko together, as Sade could be placed with the eldest brother already placed in a foster/adoptive home. It will be important that the family who adopts these children will be open to maintaining contact with this older brother.

Who are...
Jerome, Daneko & Sade?

Photography by ROBYN MERRICK

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Jeremiah, Tyler, Regianae & Reginald are a bonded sibling group. They are all very athletic, funny and have good senses of humor. They are bright, sweet and witty children and do well in school. They love to play, be involved in sports and play video games. They like music and dancing and Ciara is one of their favorite singers.

Jeremiah is a shy but friendly 10 year old boy who enjoys running track and participating in a bowling league.

Tyler is 9 years old and is outgoing, has a kind heart, a great sense of humor and a big smile.

Regianae is a sweet 8 year old girl who enjoys dressing up and doing all sorts of girly things. She also loves to read and dance.

Reginald is an adorable, energetic, talkative 4 year old boy who makes friends easily and will light up your heart with his smile.

These siblings get along very well and help take care of each other but they need a family to take care of them.

Who are...
Jeremiah, Tyler, Regianae & Reginald?

JEREMIAH

1. What is your favorite Color? Green

2. What is your favorite Food? Chinese

3. What is your favorite hobby or sport? Bowling

4. Favorite TV show or Movie? Little Rascals

5. What is your favorite kind of music? Radio

6. Favorite Holiday? Favorite memory of this Holiday Christmas – It's a happy time

7. What do you enjoy most about school? Science

8. What do you want to be when you grow up? Why? Be a doctor because I like to help people

9. If you could be any animal, what would you be and why? A bird so I can fly

10. What do you want most in a parent? I want them to be happy

11. If you could change something to make it better, what would you change and why? No drugs because you can die

12. What hopes do you have for the future? Be rich

13. What worries you the most? My homework

14. If you could have three wishes, what would you wish for? 1) Know anything in the world; 2) Never get in trouble 3) Have fun the rest of my life

15. If you could spend one day doing anything what would you do? Be a doctor and help people

16.If you had $1000, how would you spend it? Buy clothes and shoes

17. What is the best thing about being YOU? Being myself

18. What is your favorite thing to do in the summer? Swimming in the pool

19. How would you want to celebrate your birthday? I would want to celebrate at the beach

20. Who do you feel closest to? My parents

TYLER

1. What is your favorite Color? Red

2. What is your favorite Food? Tacos

3. What is your favorite hobby or sport? Bowling

4. Favorite TV show or Movie? Shrek

5. What is your favorite kind of music? Ciara

6. Favorite Holiday? Favorite memory of this Holiday Christmas and getting presents

7. What do you enjoy most about school? Math

8. What do you want to be when you grow up? Why? A policeman

9. If you could be any animal, what would you be and why? A tiger

10. What do you want most in a parent? That they would be happy

11. If you could change something to make it better, what would you change and why? Put the bad people in jail because they are bad

12. What hopes do you have for the future? To help kids

13. What worries you the most? Getting hurt

14. If you could have three wishes, what would you wish for? 1)Drive a car; 2) Pick up the whole world 3) Be a famous singer

15. If you could spend one day doing anything what would you do? Learn Math

16. If you had $1000, how would you spend it? Buy my own resturant

17. What is the best thing about being YOU? I'm smart

18. What is your favorite thing to do in the summer? Fishing

19. How would you want to celebrate your birthday? Go to a concert

20. Who do you feel closest to? My parents

REGIANAE

1. What is your favorite Color? Pink and Purple

2. What is your favorite Food? Pizza

3. What is your favorite hobby or sport? Track

4. Favorite TV show or Movie? Big Time Rush

5. What is your favorite kind of music? Newsboys and Alicia Keys

6. Favorite Holiday? Favorite memory of this Holiday Christmas. Waking up early and opening presents

7. What do you enjoy most about school? Talking with Friends

8. What do you want to be when you grow up? Why? A model because I smile the cutest

9. If you could be any animal, what would you be and why? A dog because I sleep, eat and go to the bathroom

10. What do you want most in a parent? That they are nurturing to babies

11. If you could change something to make it better, what would you change and why? Fix homelessness and have everyone in a home

12. What hopes do you have for the future? To be rich

13. What worries you the most? That someone will kidnap me

14. If you could have three wishes, what would you wish for? 1) Live in a mansion; 2) Have money 3) Get a scholarship for college

15. If you could spend one day doing anything what would you do? Spending the day in the snow

16. If you had $1000, how would you spend it? Give it to charity

17. What is the best thing about being YOU? I'm a good runner

18. What is your favorite thing to do in the summer? Spending the night at friends houses

19. How would you want to celebrate your birthday? In the snow

20. Who do you feel closest to? Ms. Lynn & Coach Dewayne

REGINALD

1. What is your favorite Color? Blue

2. What is your favorite Food? Salad

3. What is your favorite hobby or sport? Basketball

4. Favorite TV show or Movie? Spiderman

5. What is your favorite kind of music? Sponge Bob

6. Favorite Holiday? Favorite memory of this Holiday Halloween; I like to dress up like silly things that we're not.

7. What do you enjoy most about school? Playing at school

8. What do you want to be when you grow up? Why? A basketball or football player

9. If you could be any animal, what would you be and why? A lion, because I like lions

10. What do you want most in a parent? A parent who will give us something to eat and will let us do something we ask.

11. If you could change something to make it better, what would you change and why? For people to do the right thing and stop people from teasing me.

12. What hopes do you have for the future? No answer

13. What worries you the most? No answer

14. If you could have three wishes, what would you wish for? 1) that nobody would hate me

15. If you could spend one day doing anything what would you do? Play video games

16. If you had $1000, how would you spend it? I would buy candy, groceries and food, Sponge Bob and Lighting McQueen things

17. What is the best thing about being YOU? Eating candy

18. What is your favorite thing to do in the summer? Go to the beach

19. How would you want to celebrate your birthday? Go to Dave and Busters or Disneyland

20. Who do you feel closest to? My sister

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Anthony, Monica and Christopher are a sibling group of three who need a family together.

Anthony is a 14 year old boy who has a good sense of humor. Anthony is smaller for his age but makes up for his size with his big personality. He loves to tell stories and is quite creative. Anthony's favorite foods are pizza and goldfish. His favorite holiday is Halloween and favorite movie is "Nightmare On Elm Street." Anthony is thoughtful of people less fortunate than him and has expressed desire to give to others who are in need. Anthony is very nurturing towards little children.

Monica is a beautiful 11 year old girl. She does very well in school and has a sassy and fun personality. Monica makes friends easily, but she likes to be the boss. She is witty, bright, and artistic. Monica enjoys being active and loves animals, especially horses. She would love to do horseback riding on a regular basis and wants to be either a teacher or veterinarian when she grows up.

Christopher is an 8 year old boy who has many endearing qualities. He is engaging with adults and other children and makes friends easily. He is a good student and willingly does his homework. Christopher is active and likes outdoor activities such as soccer and football, but also likes to watch TV and play video games. Christopher is typically compliant and receptive to adult directions, but can get easily frustrated. Someday Christopher would like to play on a Pop Warner football team and would also like to learn to play the electric guitar.

Who are...
Anthony, Monica & Christopher?

ANTHONY

1. What is your favorite Color? Black and White

2. What is your favorite Food? Goldfish

3. What is your favorite hobby or sport? Tetherball

4. Favorite TV show or Movie? Nightmare on Elm Street.

5. What is your favorite kind of music? Hip Hop

6. Favorite Holiday? Favorite memory of this Holiday? Halloween

7. What do you enjoy most about school? Math

8. What do you want to be when you grow up? Why? A Lawyer so I can study Criminals.

9. If you could be any animal, what would you be and why? Bird so I can fly away.

10. What do you want most in a parent? Nothing.

11. If you could change something to make it better, what would you change and why? Nothing

12. What hopes do you have for the future? That the world will not end in 2012 and that I go to college.

13. What worries you the most? (Left blank)

14. If you could have three wishes, what would you wish for? 1) To go back with my family 2) To have all the money in the world 3) To have three more wishes.

15. If you could spend one day doing anything what would you do? Sleep

16. If you had $1000, how would you spend it? Give back to the people who don't have very much.

17. What is the best thing about being YOU? I'm caring.

18. What is your favorite thing to do in the summer? Playing Ding Dong Ditch with Friends.

19. How would you want to celebrate your birthday? To have a famous person at my birthday.

20. Who do you feel closest to? My Dad

MONICA

1. What is your favorite Color? Purple

2. What is your favorite Food? BBQ Ribs

3. What is your favorite hobby or sport? Horseback Riding

4. Favorite TV show or Movie? Twilight

5. What is your favorite kind of music? Pop

6. Favorite Holiday? Favorite memory of this Holiday? Christmas and my favorite memory was opening presents.

7. What do you enjoy most about school? My Friends

8. What do you want to be when you grow up? Why? A teacher or a Veterinarian.

9. If you could be any animal, what would you be and why? Jaguar because they are fast and awesome

10. What do you want most in a parent? For them to be active and funny.

11. If you could change something to make it better, what would you change and why? I wouldn't be in foster care and I would be with my mom and dad and that there were no more wars.

12. What hopes do you have for the future? To be rich and to go shopping.

13. What worries you the most? Parents Drugging

14. If you could have three wishes, what would you wish for? To be Rich and Famous

15. If you could spend one day doing anything what would you do? Spend time with my biological family.

16. If you had $1000, how would you spend it? I would buy shoes and clothing.

17. What is the best thing about being YOU? That I have a lot of friends and I am blonde.

18. What is your favorite thing to do in the summer? Play the Wii

19. How would you want to celebrate your birthday? To have all my siblings and friends together and party!!

20. Who do you feel closest to? My Dad.

CHRISTOPHER

1. What is your favorite Color? Blue

2. What is your favorite Food? Pizza

3. What is your favorite hobby or sport? Football

4. Favorite TV show or Movie? Pirates of the Caribbean

5. What is your favorite kind of music? Hip Holiday

6. Favorite Holiday? Favorite memory of this Holiday? Christmas and my favorite memory was getting a bike for Christmas.

7. What do you enjoy most about school? My Friends

8. What do you want to be when you grow up? Why? I want to join the Marines because my foster brother was in the Marines.

9. If you could be any animal, what would you be and why? Cheetah because they are the fastest animal.

10. What do you want most in a parent? For them not to smoke.

11. If you could change something to make it better, what would you change and why? I would not be in foster care and I would be with my mom and dad.

12. What hopes do you have for the future? To be a Trillionaire.

13. What worries you the most? My mom and dad's drug use.

14. If you could have three wishes, what would you wish for? 1) To be a Billionaire 2) to be rich 3) To be famous.

15. If you could spend one day doing anything what would you do? Spend time with my real mom.

16. If you had $1000, how would you spend it? I would buy 5 cars

17. What is the best thing about being YOU? "Just being Me"

18. What is your favorite thing to do in the summer? Playing Football

19. How would you want to celebrate your birthday? Have a Car

20. Who do you feel closest to? (couldn't understand his answer)

Photography by ZEENA GREGG

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Kandy and Cesar are a great sibling set of two sweet Hispanic children.

Kandy is 9 years old and has an outgoing, spunky personality and is often smiling and in a happy mood. She is kind and loving and can be quite talkative and friendly. Kandy is a sensitive girl and her feelings can be quite tender. She is easily comforted and enjoys spending time with her family. Kandy likes to color and draw and she enjoys arts and crafts in general. Dolphins are her favorite animal. Kandy wants to be a doctor when she grows up because she likes to help people. She also enjoys things like jewelry, dolls, and hair accessories...especially the pink and purple kind! She loves Tinkerbell and one day hopes to have a room decorated with a Tinkerbell theme. She has a beautiful voice and enjoys singing and dancing. Kandy is bright and likes to learn. She loves math, even though she says she is not that good at it. Kandy likes eating Mexican food and enjoys playing tetherball.

Cesar is a handsome and loving 8 year-old boy with a great sense of humor who likes to occupy his time watching movies and playing outside. Cesar loves playing video games and can get competitive. He also likes being on the computer and he is thrilled about pretty much anything that is electronic. Cesar enjoys coloring and he enjoys playing with other children. He is an active boy and likes being a big helper. Cesar responds well to praise. He likes Ninjas, WW Raw and Star Wars. The sports he enjoys playing are soccer, baseball and golf. Cesar would love to play on a team once he is placed with his permanent family.

Kandy and Cesar need an adoptive family who will provide nurturance, unconditional love, consistency, and be actively involved in their lives. A good family for these children will have the energy, time and patience to help the children adjust to their new family and provide them structure. Cesar and Kandy are quite close to their younger siblings, who are in the process of being adopted by another family. We need Cesar & Kandy's adoptive family to be open to maintaining the sibling relationship between all four of these children and possibly having contact with the birth mother as well. Cesar and Kandy need a family who is committed & will not give up on them, as they cannot afford to have another move.

Who are...
Kandy & Cesar?

KANDY

1. What is your favorite Color? Light green and hot pink

2. What is your favorite Food? Cup of Noodles

3.What is your favorite hobby or sport? Cheerleading

4. Favorite TV show or Movie? Princess and the Frog

5. What is your favorite kind of music? Pop-Justin Bieber

6. Favorite Holiday? Favorite memory of this Holiday Easter-I like finding little eggs

7. What do you enjoy most about school? Math

8. What do you want to be when you grow up? Why? Dentist so I can fix teeth

9. If you could be any animal, what would you be and why? Dolphin-I like when they make a sound and jump

10. What do you want most in a parent? Someone who will play with me

11. If you could change something to make it better, what would you change and why? No littering so we can keep our earth clean

12. What hopes do you have for the future? To go to my sister's quincinera

13. What worries you the most? I worry about my mother

14. If you could have three wishes, what would you wish for? 1. To be together with my brothers 2. To live together with my siblings 3. To live with my mom

15. If you could spend one day doing anything what would you do? Go to the ocean and ride on a dolphin

16. If you had $1000, how would you spend it? I would share it with my brothers

17. What is the best thing about being YOU? Being myself, I'm smart

18. What is your favorite thing to do in the summer? Going swimming

19. How would you want to celebrate your birthday? Go to Knotts Berry Farm

20. Who do you feel closest to? My social worker and my brothers

CESAR

1. What is your favorite Color? Red

2. What is your favorite Food? Pizza

3. What is your favorite hobby or sport? Baseball

4. Favorite TV show or Movie? Fitness and Firm

5. What is your favorite kind of music? No answer

6. Favorite Holiday? Favorite memory of this Holiday. Halloween-getting candy

7. What do you enjoy most about school? Reading

8. What do you want to be when you grow up? Why? Police so I can protect and help people

9. If you could be any animal, what would you be and why? Shark because they bite people

10. What do you want most in a parent? I would want my parent to be a nurse so she could take care of me when I am sick

11. If you could change something to make it better, whatwould you change and why? No answer

12. What hopes do you have for the future? No answer

13. What worries you the most? Nothing

14. If you could have three wishes, what would you wish for? 1. To live with my sister and brothers 2. To live with my mom 3. Play baseball for the Padres

15. If you could spend one day doing anything what would you do? Watch TV all day

16. If you had $1000, how would you spend it? Buy toys

17. What is the best thing about being YOU? Nothing

18. What is your favorite thing to do in the summer? Go to the beach

19. How would you want to celebrate your birthday? Go to Leggo Land

20. Who do you feel closest to? My sister

Photography by ZEENA GREGG

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Trace is a 7 year old boy of Caucasian descent. He is a very intelligent, talkative, and quirky young man. He can keep you very interested with the various topics that he likes to talk about such as science, movies, and toys. Trace is also very inquisitive and loves to learn. He performs at or above grade level academically. Trace has reported that he enjoys working outside doing activities such as yard work alongside adults. He also loves to play with Legos and is looking forward to going to Legoland one day with his forever family. Trace's favorite foods are Banquet TV dinners and McDonald's happy meals. He enjoys playing T-ball and kicking a football. His favorite subject in school is Math and he loves being in school, even in the summer time. Trace is also very affectionate and loves to give and get hugs.

Trace would do best in a home that would be willing to interact with supportive services. He is most successful in environments that are calm, structured, and predictable. Trace would be a great addition to a family that is active, talkative and fun. Trace is an amazing little boy who would make any family laugh with his sweet smile and funny personality.

Who is...
Trace?

1. What is your favorite Color? Blue

2. What is your favorite Food? Banquet TV dinners, chicken fingers, McDonald's Happy Meals

3. What is your favorite hobby or sport? Playing T-ball and kicking football

4. Favorite TV show or Movie? G-Force, Transformers Animated, Battleforce 5

5. What is your favorite kind of music? Hip hop and Rap

6. Favorite Holiday? Favorite memory of this Holiday. Half Birthday-Cinco De Mayo When turned 71/2 and my mom and grandma took me to Build A Bear

7. What do you enjoy most about school? Math

8. What do you want to be when you grow up? Why? Play baseball or basketball

9. If you could be any animal, what would you be and why? Zebra because they are cool and I like their stripes

10. What do you want most in a parent? I want someone who has a lot of love and passion for kids

11. If you could change something to make it better, what would you change and why? I would want no war

12. What hopes do you have for the future? World Peace

13. What worries you the most? I worry the people I love will die

14. If you could have three wishes, what would you wish for? 1. Money 2. Be King of the world 3. Just be happy

15. If you could spend one day doing anything what would you do? Travel around the world in a jet

16. If you had $1000, how would you spend it? I would buy a mansion and buy enough toys to fill it

17. What is the best thing about being YOU? I have the best time just being me

18. What is your favorite thing to do in the summer? Summer school

19. How would you want to celebrate your birthday? I would like to have a birthday bash with lots of toys

20. Who do you feel closest to? My CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) and everyone I know

Photography by CHRISTY PARROTT

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Shawn is a 16-year-old African-American boy. Shawn is a sweet and loving child who has Down's syndrome. His ability to communicate verbally is limited yet after spending some time with Shawn, you will be able to understand just what he is saying. Shawn loves to cook, listen to music and sing along to his favorite songs. He also likes playing all types of games including video games. He loves to eat just about everything. Shawn can be quite silly and enjoys playing games like hide-and-go-seek. Shawn has a great deal of empathy and concern for other children and he gets along well with others.

Shawn will need encouragement and careful supervision with becoming as independent as he can be. Due to Shawn's diagnosis, he will have the on-going support of supportive services for the rest of his life; however, Shawn deserves to be part of a family that can give him lots of love and lots of hugs.

Who is...
Shawn?

Photography by CINDY VASQUEZ

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Victor, Miguel and Jasmine are three bilingual (English/Spanish) siblings.

Victor is a sweet, charming, talkative and outgoing 12-year-old boy who was born in August of 1998. He enjoys playing video games, collecting Pokemon cards, building with Bionicles, listening to music and playing with his younger siblings. Victor is helpful to his caregivers. He is protective and nurturing with his siblings. He will need a patient family that can assist him in changing his current role of “parent” to the more age-appropriate role of “big brother.” Victor loves to play outdoors, to go swimming and to ride bikes.

Miguel is a sweet 7-year-old boy who was born at the end of May 2003. He enjoys swimming, running, playing outside and crafts. He likes playing video games and cars with his brother. Miguel is a talkative and friendly young boy. He is intelligent and does well academically. Miguel needs a loving and structured environment to help him grow and learn alternate effective ways to express his emotions.

Jasmine is an adorable and playful 5-year-old girl who was born in January of 2005. She enjoys coloring, swimming, playing with dolls, crafts and playing outside with her brothers. Jasmine is outgoing and talkative. She loves animals and is nurturing towards the pet cat in her current home. These siblings are wonderful and active children. They need an active family that would involve them in pro-social activities to increase their self-esteem and assist them in channeling their energy in a positive way. Victor, Miguel and Jasmine have experienced a great deal of chaos and many moves in their young lives and need a strong family that is committed to providing them with love, stability and permanency so that they can begin to trust and build lifelong attachments.

Photograph by
CHRISTINE VASQUEZ
Pixie Dust Photography

Who are...
Victor, Miguel & Jasmine?

VICTOR

1. What is your favorite Color? Blue

2. What is your favorite Food? Lasagna

3. What is your favorite hobby or sport? Football

4. Favorite TV show or Movie? Stepbrothers

5. What is your favorite kind of music? All kinds of music

6. Favorite Holiday? Favorite memory of this Holiday Christmas-getting presents

7. What do you enjoy most about school? Recess

8. What do you want to be when you grow up? Why? Not sure

9. If you could be any animal, what would you be and why? Tiger to hunt other animals

10. What do you want most in a parent?          Them to be fun

11. If you could change something to make it better, what would you change and why?     To not be in a foster home and to live with my birth mother.

12. What hopes do you have for the future?      To be adopted with my brother and sister

13. What worries you the most? My birth mother

14. If you could have three wishes, what would you wish for? 1) To have my real mother with me; 2) to have everything back to normal the way it was before; 3) to have a Playstation 3

15. If you could spend one day doing anything what would you do? Live with my mom

16. If you had $1000, how would you spend it? I would spend it on food to give to the poor people who have nothing

17. What is the best thing about being YOU? I am loving and a good big brother

18. What is your favorite thing to do in the summer? Play video games

19. How would you want to celebrate your birthday? Go to Disneyland

20. Who do you feel closest to? My birth mother

Photography by CINDY VASQUEZ

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Matthew is an endearing, fun, active, 9-year-old boy. He was born April 2001. Matthew has mental retardation but is a resilient child who is making continual strides. Matthew loves attention and hugs and his favorite things to eat are popcorn cookies and candy. Matthew enjoys going to the park, Lego Land, Sea World, shopping at local malls, to the movies, Torrey Pines, Chuck E. Cheese, Denny’s and to church. At home, Matthew enjoys engaging in a variety of activities such as using the computer, playing with his toys and playing outside. Matthew is constantly on the going moving from one activity to another without slowing down.

Matthew will likely blossom in the care of an adoptive family that is patient, kind and committed to caring for this sweet, wonderful child. He is growing and learning more every day and a forever family will help to ensure his continued growth. Matthew needs a family who can provide him with a lifetime of nurturing, support and lots of love and hugs.

Photograph by
CHRISTINE VASQUEZ
Pixie Dust Photography

Who is...
Matthew?

1. What is your favorite Color? Blue

2. What is your favorite Food? Candy

3. What is your favorite hobby or sport? Basketball

4. Favorite TV show or Movie? Luigi Back In Action & Bugs Bunny

5. What is your favorite kind of music? Hip Hop

6. Favorite Holiday? Favorite memory of this Holiday Christmas

7. What do you enjoy most about school? Eating Lunch

8. What do you want to be when you grow up? Why?       A Bus Driver

9. If you could be any animal, what would you be and why?        A Mosquito

10. What do you want most in a parent?      A mom and Dad

11. If you could change something to make it better, what would you change and why? I would change time. I would go back in time and be back in my mom’s tummy

12. What hopes do you have for the future? Time will change

13. What worries you the most? Using nasty words, because I don’t want to use them

14. If you could have three wishes, what would you wish for?     1) A birthday cake; 2) To be a bus driver; 3) To be a polar bear

15. If you could spend one day doing anything what would you do?    Playing

16. If you had $1000, how would you spend it?     I would buy an I-Phone and a GPS

17. What is the best thing about being YOU?       No Answer

18. What is your favorite thing to do in the summer?       Play Basketball

19. How would you want to celebrate your birthday?      Get toys and have a birthday cake

20. Who do you feel closest to?      My Teacher

Photography by MARGERY SQUIER

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Ramzi is a wonderful young man. He is all boy and loves all things that boys are known to love: animals, cars, sports, games, playing outside and riding his bicycle. He seems to love all sports but his passion is football, for which he shows early talent and skills beyond his age. Ramzi is described as an “old soul”-a sweet natured child who is a joy to be around, respectful to adults and curious about the world around him.

He is a bit shy at first around new people and crowds, but warms to nice people quickly. Ramzi has a great smile and a gentle demeanor. Ramzi needs a family to show him how special he is and in return he will brighten their life and make his new family proud.

Who is...
Ramzi?

What is your favorite Color? Red

What is your favorite Food? Spaghetti

What is your favorite hobby or sport? Football

Favorite TV show or Movie? Movie: Simon Birch ; Like it because it is funny and sad. TV Show: Sponge Bob

What is your favorite kind of music? The Gorillaz

Favorite Holiday? Mother’s Day; Because it’s mostly about your mother

What do you enjoy most about school? Math

What do you want to be when you grow up? Why? Football player- Quarterback; Because I’m good at football

If you could be any animal, what would you be and why? Dog; Because they have a birthday every 6 months

What do you want most in a parent? Someone who will be nice to me

If you could change something to make it better, what would you change? Don’t know

What hopes do you have for the future? No Answer

What worries you the most? No Worries

If you could have three wishes, what would you wish for? 1) Be with my mom; 2) Have a happy life; 3) To have a good family

If you could spend one day doing anything what would you do? Go to Mexico

If you had $1000, how would you spend it? Spend it on food for my family; Buy clothes

What is the best thing about being YOU? I’m nice

What is your favorite thing to do in the summer? Go to the pool

How would you want to celebrate your birthday? Go to boomers

Who do you feel closest to? I Don’t have anybody

Photography by MARGERY SQUIER

Adriann, Brianna & Vanessa are a sweet and loving sibling set.

Adriann is an active and healthy four year-old boy. He is very sociable, has a good temperament and listens well to his caregivers. He currently attends preschool and loves learning and will be attending Kindergarten next year. He likes helping around the house and learning from his current caregivers. He likes to help garden and loves to play with his cars and dinosaurs. He also likes to play baseball, basketball, and soccer. Adriann likes going to the park and swinging on the swing set. He also likes camping. He loves hugs and kisses and positive reinforcement.

Brianna is an adorable and happy little girl. She is a good talker and communicates well with her caregivers. She shares well with her siblings and loves her brother and sister. She likes to help cook and her favorite thing to make is banana cake. She loves to play with dolls and wooden puzzles. She loves to color, read and go camping. Brianna is independent but also enjoys one on one time and cuddling.

Vanessa is a gentle and sweet 2 year-old little girl. She is slightly delayed but has made great strides in her current home. She is able to communicate through sign language and beginning to use more words to express herself. Vanessa loves to be held and hugged. She enjoys playing with her mini kitchen, playing with Legos, blocks and pretend cooking. She also enjoys playing outdoors. She loves to sing songs and dance to music. This sibling set needs a patient family that will commit to all 3 children and work with the children to be developmentally and emotionally on target.

Who are...
Adriann, Brianna & Vanessa?

Photography by MARGERY SQUIER

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Breanna is an energetic girl of African-American and Caucasian descent. She is friendly and engaging once she warms up to people. She enjoys attending social events and working on art projects. Breanna is a bright and energetic student who does well in school. Breanna enjoys riding her bicycle, ice skating and swimming.

She likes dolls, music, singing and dancing. She likes getting her hair and nails done and going shopping. She would like to learn how to play the guitar. Breanna needs a family that is committed to her as many people have given up on her in her life and she can’t take another move.

Who is...
Breanna?

1. What is your favorite Color? Hot Pink

2. What is your favorite Food? Italian Food

3.What is your favorite hobby or sport? Ice Skating & Singing

4. Favorite TV show or Movie? Movie: Twilight TV Show: Teen Titans

5. What is your favorite kind of music? Mariah Carey and Kesha

6. Favorite Holiday? Favorite memory of this Holiday Christmas & Birthday. No Favorite memory

7. What do you enjoy most about school? Reading

8. What do you want to be when you grow up? Why? A Veterinarian. Want to help animals in need…They can relate to you

9. If you could be any animal, what would you be and why? Cheetah or Clouded Leopard. Because they are beautiful animals and run fast.

10. What do you want most in a parent? To not give up on me

11. What is one thing you would change and why? Make people realize that animals are important

12. What hopes do you have for the future? To have a family

13. What worries you the most? That people will give up on me

14. If you could have three wishes, what would you wish for? 1) That my mother was not dead; 2) Meet Justin Beiber; 3) Meet Taylor Lucker

15. If you could spend one day doing anything what would you do? Don’t know

16. If you had $1000, how would you spend it? I would give it to charity

17. What is the best thing about being YOU? Everything

18. What is your favorite thing to do in the summer? Swimming

19. How would you want to celebrate your birthday? Go bungee jumping

20. Who do you feel closest to? My Casa (Court Appointed Special Advocate

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Kalla is active and affectionate. She likes sports, outdoor activities, crafts, and music. Kalla has some difficulty in school but is motivated and likes school. She has a great smile, easily attaches to other children, and wants to be a part of a family.

Who is...
Kalla?

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Jamon is a charming 7-year-old African-American boy. He is outgoing and affectionate. Jamon does well academically in school and is a great reader. Jamon enjoys exploring his social environment and interacting with others. He has an extensive vocabulary and is an engaging conservationist. Jamon has a great sense of humor... actually, he is hilarious! He presents as happy, adventurous and out-going. Jamon enjoys a wide variety of activities and in the past has enjoyed attending church. He is a versatile child who does not heed stereotypes.

His favorite color is pink and he loves Hannah Montana. Jamon would do best with a family that can provide him with the individual attention and structure he needs. Jamon’s adoptive family should expect a certain level of difficulty when parenting Jamon, especially at first. Yet this family should receive an equal amount of fulfillment and pleasure out of parenting him too. Jamon is a very special little boy that needs a very special family.

Who is...
Jamon?

1. What is your favorite Color? Pink

2. What is your favorite Food? Carne Asada Fries; In and Out Cheeseburgers

3. What is your favorite hobby or sport? I like to read books

4. Favorite TV show or Movie? Hanna Montana

5. What is your favorite kind of music? Hannah Montana

6. Favorite Holiday? Favorite memory of this Holiday Christmas; I like the presents

7. What do you enjoy most about school? Recess

8. What do you want to be when you grow up? Why? I want to be a staff at Herrick Center; It seems fun

9. If you could be any animal, what would you be and why? Puppy; Cause I want everyone to cuddle me

10. What do you want most in a parent? I want them to be really nice and caring, not mean.

11. If you could change something to make it better, what would you change and why? I would want it to be Christmas and my birthday every day

12. What hopes do you have for the future? To go to San Pasqual

13. What worries you the most? That my grandma might die

14. If you could have three wishes, what would you wish for? 1) Have Hannah Montana tickets 2) meet Hannah Montana 3) to be Hannah Montana

15. If you could spend one day doing anything what would you do? Sleep, go off grounds and buy Hannah Montana things

16. If you had $1000, how would you spend it? Buy a new pink house with a pool and a body guard.

17. What is the best thing about being YOU? I have a 4th of July birthday

18. What is your favorite thing to do in the summer? Go Swimming

19. How would you want to celebrate your birthday? Have a Party at my house and have everyone bring me presents

20. Who do you feel closest to? My grandma and my CASA

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Salvador is an outgoing 8-year-old boy of Hispanic descent. He is a child who is athletically gifted, bright and fun to be around. He likes to draw and swim. He enjoys playing football, soccer and basketball. Salvador went snow boarding last year and was able to pick up the sport quite quickly. He is a good dancer and likes to sing and rap.

Salvador needs a family to love and commit to him. Salvador has had a lot of rejection in his young life and really needs a committed family who will not give up on him. He also needs a family who will be open to Salvador visiting with his little brother. Although they are unable to live together they are close in age and really love each other.

Who is...
Salvador?

What is your favorite Color? Blue and Black and Red

What is your favorite Food? Bean and cheese burritos with Tapatillo

What is your favorite hobby or sport? Football!

Favorite TV show or Movie? Soldiers Fighting for the World

What is your favorite kind of music? Rap or Hip Hop

What is your Favorite Holiday? St. Patricks day because I was at school and Nadia’s chair was on the roof!” (from the leprechaun)

What do you enjoy most about school? Science and Math

What do you want to be when you grow up? Why? A rapper because I like music

If you could be any animal, what would you be and why? A Lion because he is king of the Jungle

What do you want most in a parent? Love so they care for me

If you could change something to make it better, what would you change? I would make the world a Star Wars world which is fun

What hopes do you have for the future? That God would change the world into a Star Wars world like I just told you and That God wouldn’t make me into a gangster because they think they are cool but they are not.

What worries you the most? Missing my family (previous adoptive family)

If you could have three wishes, what would you wish for? 1) a ninja 2) to be a black panther(super hero) 3) I wish I was in kid army camp.

If you could spend one day doing anything what would you do? Hang out at a beach house and jump over waves

If you had $1000, how would you spend it? I would buy 10 touch screen cell phones

What is the best thing about being YOU? That I am smart

What is your favorite thing to do in the summer? Go to Camp ABLE!

How would you want to celebrate your birthday? Have a jumper

Who do you feel closest to? My mom, sister , dad and brother (previous adoptive)

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LaToya (11) and Al’lyn (8) are bonded siblings as they have been through thick and thin together.

Although LaToya is only 11, she tries to take care of her little brother. She is very smart and already does some 8th grade schoolwork. She likes music and keeping up with the latest dance moves. LaToya states that she would like to be a veterinarian, but if that doesn’t work out she would like to be either an actress or singer. She is a sweet young lady who is able to communicate when she is upset but needs a family to guide her through her feelings and help her develop some good coping skills.

Al'lyn (pronounced like Allen) is an active, sweet child. He does well in school and loves to read. His favorite subject in school is Math. This past year, Al’lyn played in his local peewee football league and now in the off season he can be found riding his bike, scooter or skateboard. His favorite foods are lasagna and macaroni and cheese. He enjoys watching cartoons and his favorite animal is the rhinoceros because it is big and strong and it doesn’t feel pain or let anyone hurt it. LaToya and Al’lyn are currently living in separate homes. They adore each other and have a special bond and would love to be together again. They would do best in a family that is patient yet active.

Who are...
Latoya and Al'lyn?

Latoya

1. What is your favorite Color? Purple

2. What is your favorite Food? Fried Chicken

3. What is your favorite hobby or sport? Football; Hobby: sewing, knitting and crochet

4. Favorite TV show or Movie? Family Guy

5. What is your favorite kind of music? Hip Hop and R & B

6. Favorite Holiday? Favorite memory of this Holiday. Christmas; When I got to spend it with my mom and brother

7. What do you enjoy most about school? Spending time with the teacher, friends and learning

8. What do you want to be when you grow up? Why? Be a vet or a scientist

9. If you could be any animal, what would you be and why? Cheetah ; because it’s the fastest animal

10. What do you want most in a parent? To care about me and to not give up on me

11. If you could change something to make it better, what would you change and why? I would change in myself to be more respectful with the people in my life

12. What hopes do you have for the future? That I could live with my brother

13. What worries you the most? I will not see my brother again

14. If you could have three wishes, what would you wish for? 1) to live with my mom; 2) To get out of the Center; 3) To live with my brother

15. If you could spend one day doing anything what would you do? Invite my brother over to the Center to meet my teacher and spend the entire day with them both

16. If you had $1000, how would you spend it? Wisely!!

17. What is the best thing about being YOU? Having a lot of people who care about me and having a little brother

18. What is your favorite thing to do in the summer? Going to people’s houses

19. How would you want to celebrate your birthday? I don’t know this one

20. Who do you feel closest to? My teacher Ms. Susan Manor

Al'lyn

1. What is your favorite Color? Red

2. What is your favorite Food? Orange Chicken

3. What is your favorite hobby or sport? Football; Hobby: playing football and catch

4. Favorite TV show or Movie? Avatar

5. What is your favorite kind of music? Talk Radio & Christian music

6. Favorite Holiday? Favorite memory of this Holiday. Christmas; Celebrating with my sister, mom and dad

7. What do you enjoy most about school? Math and Reading

8. What do you want to be when you grow up? Why? Lion Tamer; because they are cool

9. If you could be any animal, what would you be and why? Lion because they are awesome

10. What do you want most in a parent? Kindness, to help me and to read books before I go to bed

11. If you could change something to make it better, what would you change and why? Help somebody

12. What hopes do you have for the future? That I could see my sister everyday

13. What worries you the most? Leaving my sister

14. If you could have three wishes, what would you wish for? 1) ride a tank; 2) See my sister; 3) Be a teacher

15. If you could spend one day doing anything what would you do? Play video games

16. If you had $1000, how would you spend it? Wisely and buy an X-Box and X-Box games

17. What is the best thing about being YOU? I have good behavior

18. What is your favorite thing to do in the summer? Swim

19. How would you want to celebrate your birthday? With gifts and cake and people

20. Who do you feel closest to? My sister

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Alexandra (who prefers to be called Alex) is a 12 year-old girl. Alex is a beautiful girl who is bounding with energy and enthusiasm for life. She is artistic and creative and she loves to draw, sing, dance, and be around other people. Alex's favorite color is pink. She enjoys watching movies, singing, dancing, swimming, playing basketball and soccer, and riding her bicycle. Alex also enjoys going to the park, journaling, and writing stories. She likes to laugh and her favorite food is pizza. Alex loves to dress up. She reads at a level above her peers. Alex also performs well in her classes at school and she especially enjoys reading and writing. Her teacher has said that Alex's "words are beyond her years."

Alex longs to be part of a family and she can be a big help at home. Alex is growing into becoming a loving, friendly child. Alex would likely do well in a family that will provide a warm, safe, secure, structured, nurturing home environment in which her caregivers can provide the support she needs to heal from the past and to thrive. Alex is a caring child and needs a home where she can be accepted, valued and included.

Who is...
Alexandra?

1. What is your favorite Color? Purple

2. What is your favorite Food? Pizza

3. What is your favorite hobby or sport? Soccer, Cheer, Gymnastics, Ballet, Playing the piano

4. Favorite TV show or Movie? Eclipse

5. What is your favorite kind of music? Pop

6. Favorite Holiday? Favorite memory of this Holiday Christmas. Getting double presents

7. What do you enjoy most about school? Science and being with my friends

8. What do you want to be when you grow up? Why? I don't know yet

9. If you could be any animal, what would you be and why? A tiger, because they are striped

10. What do you want most in a parent? Love

11. If you could change something to make it better, what would you change and why? The world

12. What hopes do you have for the future? Graduating from high school

13. What worries you the most? My health

14. If you could have three wishes, what would you wish for? Being with my mom, world peace, and that everyone would be happy.

15. If you could spend one day doing anything what would you do? Kissing my boyfriend

16. If you had $1000, how would you spend it? I would get everything I need

17. What is the best thing about being YOU? Everything

18. What is your favorite thing to do in the summer? Going to the pool

19. How would you want to celebrate your birthday? Unsupervised

20. Who do you feel closest to? My Mom

Michael (12) and Michelle (11) are bonded siblings. They are both very sweet and kind children. They enjoy spending time together and playing board games.

Michael is very talkative and charming. He enjoys playing with his Nintendo DS and loves to build things with Legos. He is very interested in anything with science as this is his favorite subject.

Michelle is also very sweet and caring. She is more reserved and enjoys doing typical girl things such as playing with dolls, doing her nails, and listening to music. Michael loves to eat different ethnic foods like Filipino, Mexican and Italian food.

Currently, Michael and Michelle are separated into two different foster homes and look forward to the day when they can live together as a family again. Both Michael and Michelle long for an adoptive family that can provide them with lots of love and stability.

Who are...
Michael and Michelle?

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What is your favorite Color?		Pink & Purple
What is your favorite Food?		-
What is your favorite hobby or sport?		To color and dance
Favorite TV show or Movie?		Aladdin & Dora
What is your favorite kind of music?		Karaoke to Yellow Submarine & Mariachi Bands
Favorite Holiday? Favorite memory of this Holiday?		Christmas
What is the best thing about being YOU?		That I like dogs
What is your favorite thing to do in the summer?		Canoeing at the beach
How would you want to celebrate your birthday?		Go to the beach at Coronado