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THE TEENS

2023

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Victoria goes by Charlie. Charlie is creative and enjoys drawing, journaling and anything to do with anime. Charlie is very interested in woodworking and would like to build houses for homeless people when they grow up. They also like shopping, going to the movies and listening to music, especially on weekends. They love to read, journal, listen to music, watch videos and ride bikes. They have taken an interest to gardening and would love to help grow a garden. Charlie loves dad jokes and would love to participate in travel with their future adoptive family. Charlie would want to be a normal teen and have a family. They say they want to go on vacations and do family activities together.

Charlie (Victoria) C010382

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Shantea C09874

Shantea enjoys taking it easy most of the time. One of her favorite after-school activities is relaxing. Shantea also might find her favorite chair to sit in as she listens to music after school. She loves music and has a beautiful voice. Then again, Shantea could be found in front of an Xbox playing her favorite video games. This laidback girl enjoys life’s simple pleasures, which include her favorite foods. Shantea likes munching on pizza and spaghetti then topping off her favorite meal with some ice cream for dessert. On the weekends, Shantea likes going on outings. Shantea says she likes cats and dogs, and she favors the colors purple and black. Shantea enjoys drawing and face painting. Shantea is creative and artistic.

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Madicen C09753

One of Madicen’s favorite animals is a horse. When she’s not steering a steady steed, Madicen likes playing card and board games, listening to music and having family nights. She likes riding bikes, ice skating and rollerblading, and she enjoys playing volleyball. She’s also a creative girl who likes doing arts and crafts, and she enjoys cooking, singing and journaling. Madicen is a smart girl who excels in school with math being her favorite subject. Her favorite food is Subway and her favorite color is purple. When she gets older, Madicen wants to become a lawyer, and if she had three wishes, she’d want to have lunch from Subway, to have a good day and to have good dreams.

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Quandrez C010529

Quandrez enjoys playing sports such as football and basketball, especially after school, on weekends and when spending time with friends. He wants to become a professional football player one day. Quandrez is creative and enjoys drawing and writing. In school, he earns good grades and says math is his favorite subject. Tops on his wish list are wealth and a family. An adoptive family should be trauma informed, attentive, patient and active. A two-parent household is recommended but not required. His new parent or parents should be experienced, and they must be fierce advocates for any support services he needs. Quandrez would do best as the only or youngest child in the home.

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Monica C010539

Link to MARE Profile Monica enjoys spending time in the freedom of the outdoors.

Link to Video Profile Monica likes to stay busy, especially in the yard. She loves to plant flowers and complete landscaping activities. Monica enjoys running track, riding bikes, going roller skating and learning about new sports. Where she current resides, Monica likes walking the family dog and helping around the house. She also likes singing, especially rapping and would like to do it as a profession. She wants to have a career in the criminal justice field with a side position in cosmetology. On her list of favorite things, Monica includes pizza, the color pink and dogs. Her favorite after-school activity is sleeping, and her favorite holidays are Halloween and Christmas, which she enjoys celebrating by being with family. Monica adds that she looks forward to being together and spending quality time with her new family.

Michael C010353

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Michael is very outgoing, active and charismatic. He loves to joke around, laugh and be in high spirits. Michael can be described as resilient, determined and hard-working. Michael would like a family who enjoys having fun and spending time together. Michael needs a patient, understanding and caring parent or parents who are experienced and trauma trained. He should be the only or youngest child in his new forever family. Michael’s parent or parents must make sure he receives the services that will help him flourish. Finally, Michael loves animals, especially dogs, and hopes for a family who has pets.

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Marcellous C09834

Link to MARE Profile Link to Video Marcellous is always smiling and Profile is overall a very happy person! Marcellous is very smart! His teachers call him their star student and say he is a leader in the classroom. Marcellous is unique in his own way. He is a shy but playful child with a good sense of humor. Marcellous needs a patient parent or parents who are experienced and trauma informed. His new parent or parents must be able to give Marcellous the attention he requires, and they must be fierce advocates for the services he needs to thrive. Marcellous does well with other children, so he can be in a forever family with or without other youngsters.

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Hazel C010517

Hazel is very friendly, open and outgoing. Hazel has a strong belief system and is very caring towards close family and friends. Hazel is fun to be around and able to make connections with people. Hazel is a good person who is very open to accepting people and interacting with them. Hazel would do best with a single female parent, two female parents or a mom and dad. Their new parent or parents should be experienced and trauma informed. Hazel would do best in a home without other teenagers. Hazel also needs a family who will be open to letting them explore who they are and support them no matter what. They also would do best in a well-structured home.

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Jeremiah C010267

Jeremiah LOVES basketball. He started when he was really young, and he’s a good seven years or so into it. Just as Earvin is Magic, Michael is the Greatest and Lebron is King James, Jeremiah is Impressive, and not just for his basketball skills. With Jeremiah, it’s difficult to say which impresses others more – his energy or his enthusiasm … or is it his dynamic demeanor? “Of those I’ve met in the course of my job,” says one of Jeremiah’s close adults, “he is one of the most extremely well-behaved, compliant, respectful and attentive kids. A new family on his side could consist of one or two parents along with other children because Jeremiah can benefit from having siblings. He’d do well with a family who is fiercely dedicated to making sure his needs are met, and they in turn could do better with Jeremiah in their corner.

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Matthew C010200

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For his future, Matthew says he wishes for “a decent car and enough money so I can take care of my family.” Matthew is a down-to-earth young man who loves playing organized sports such as football, basketball and soccer. He enjoys playing catch and basketball with his friends, and he likes riding his bike. On the weekends, Matthew loves listening to music and getting up early to watch TV. When the hunger pangs ping, Matthew likes nothing better than chicken alfredo, burgers from McDonald’s or the entire menu at Taco Bell, his favorite restaurant. Matthew dreams of becoming a professional football or basketball player when he gets older. But number one on his wish list is a forever family who is active and loves the outdoors.

Christopher CO9056

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Christopher loves watching movies, especially ones that tickle his ribs such as “Elf.” He also enjoys playing video games, particularly those involving another movie, “Toy Story”. He also enjoys spending time outdoors and swimming, riding his bike and playing sports such as basketball. Christopher enjoys anime and board games. Christopher also enjoys artistic activities such as painting, and he likes reading. Of all the holidays, Christopher enjoys Christmas the most. “I love to decorate the tree, get presents and celebrate Jesus' birthday,” he says.

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Myah CO10366

Myah is a bright teen with a great future. Her talent might be topped by her empathy for others. She wants to earn degrees in art, music, cosmetology and hairstyling so she can help the less fortunate with her knowledge and talent. It hurts me to know there are people who don’t have enough money to get clothing and other basic things. I want to take what I’ve learned and use it so people can get haircuts or so kids can learn how to play music. Myah certainly deserves and desires a new forever family. She would do best in a two-parent home with a male and female caregiver or two female caregivers. Her new parents should be able to provide structure and guidance.

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Shiann CO10315

Having an outlet for her artistry is very important to Shiann. She likes to express herself through her creativity. Link to MARE She Profile also enjoys art class and doing arts crafts. Anything that allows Shiann Link to Video and Profile to enjoy fun colors and express herself is key. That includes her personal appearance. Shiann loves to paint her nails, do her makeup and do her hair. She loves to experiment with fun colors, and you can often see her rocking some bright blue press on nails. Shiann is a very loving and social girl who really opens up once you get to know her. She really just wants to be loved by a family who is dedicated to her.

Jamauri C010303

Jamauri can be quiet at first, but once he warms up to people, he is outgoing and congenial,” says one of the adults who cares about him most. Jamauri is a sweet kid who’s friendly, funny, caring and thoughtful. Jamauri also is described as laidback, well-mannered and helpful. A forever family must be willing to adopt Jamauri and Quanzel together. They would do best with one or two experienced, understanding and patient parent(s). Their new parents should be trauma informed and strong advocates for the services that will help Jamauri and Quanzel thrive. Their new forever family should be open to letting the children maintain their close relationship with their sister Janasia. The children also should be the youngest in their new home.

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Halie C09741

“Halie describes herself as having a good personality and being loyal,” says one of her close adults. “Halie can be a great help and has spent time volunteering at a community center that provides after-school programs and tutoring.” Halie would do best with a single female parent or two parents who are experienced and trauma informed. Her new forever family must be fierce advocates for the support and services that will help Halie flourish. Her family also needs to be willing to let Halie maintain her sibling relationships. She will do best with a family who will be patient and understanding as she transitions into her new home.

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Deshawn C010594

Deshawn is optimistic, creative and brave. Deshawn is able to be hopeful when things appear at their worst. They are creative and use their gifts and talents to show appreciation and bring out the beauty in themselves and others through cosmetology. They are working to become more independent and to developing their skills sets in cosmetology. Deshawn looks forward to being in a forever family with other children, and they would like to have pets. Deshawn’s new forever family must advocate for whatever services they need to thrive. Deshawn would do best in a family who’ll be open to letting them explore who they are and support them no matter what. Their new family must be open to letting Deshawn maintain their sibling relationships.

Bella C010492

Bella says her favorite color is red, and her favorite animals are cows. She says her dream destinations are Jamaica and Florida. “They are such beautiful places,” Bella says. When she gets older, Bella wants to become a massage therapist, and if she had three wishes, she’d want to have money, have a good relationship and have a family. Bella looks forward to doing fun things with her new family such as going on vacations. A forever family must be willing to adopt Bella and Dreama (C010625) together. Bella and Dreama would do well with one or two parents in a home with or without other children. The girls need a family who can provide a structured environment to aid in their success. Their parent or parents should be experienced, patient and trauma informed, and they must be strong advocates for any services that will benefit Bella and Dreama.

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Anthony is a bright young man who has a lot of potential when he puts his mind to something. He always wants to keep busy and is a great helper. He is kind-hearted and has a lot of love to give. Anthony has an overwhelming sense of gratitude and is so resilient for his age. Anthony would do best with two experienced parents who are trauma informed. Anthony also would do best as the only or youngest child in his new forever family. His new parent or parents must be fierce advocates for the services that will help Anthony. Finally, the family must be open to letting Anthony maintain his sibling relationships.

Anthony C09563

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Aaron is a pleasant and happy child with a radiant laugh. Aaron cares a lot about family values and always puts his family first and after each conversation tells them that he loves them. He is a well-behaved boy who likes to help out. He enjoys learning about things that interest him. An adoptive family will need to be very supportive, strong, patient and attentive towards Aaron's needs. Aaron would do best with a mom and dad who are experienced and trauma informed. He also would do best as the youngest or only child in his new forever family. Finally, Aaron prefers a family who has pets.

Aaron C010152

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Lamoin C010274

Lamoin is looking forward to spending time with a family who cares about him, guides him to a successful future and who will invest in his well-being. Lamoin enjoys being funny, joking around and being active. He thrives with consistency, patience and a set schedule that he can easily follow. Lamoin is a wonderful teen with a big heart and is optimistic about his future! Lamoin would do best with a parent or parents who are experienced and trauma informed. He also would do best as the only child in his new forever family, who needs to be understanding and patient as Lamoin transitions into the home.