Victor, Miguel & Jasmine
Matthew
Ramzi
Adriann, Brianna & Vanessa (FAMILY FOUND)
Breanna
Perla
Dauntea & Devon
Irene
Kalla
Jamon
Salvador
Latoya and Al'lyn
Alexandra (FAMILY FOUND)
Michael and Michelle (FAMILY FOUND)
A Child is waiting for you...
To learn more about a child featured on this website, click on the child through the interactive gallery above. You may narrow down your choices by selecting an age range or group. When you click on a child's image, you will see more information about the child.Children available for adoption range from infants to teens. There is a special need for homes for older children, sibling groups, African American children, and children with emotional or medical challenges. A subsidy is available for children adopted from the foster care system so that income will not be a barrier to those who can offer a loving permanent home to a waiting child.
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UPCOMING HEART GALLERY APPEARANCES
August 2-31 Poway Library (13137 Poway Rd.., Poway, CA 92064)September 6-30 Malcolm X Library
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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
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
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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
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
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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.
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
Adriann, Brianna & Vanessa (FAMILY FOUND)?
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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.
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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Perla is a petite 13-year old Mexican-American girl born in March 1997. She speaks both English and Spanish. Perla is in the sixth grade. She gets her homework in on time and enjoys school. Perla's favorite foods are Mexican and Chinese foods. She enjoys singing, dancing and being with friends. Perla is inquisitive and eager to please. She is outgoing, talkative and likes to goof around.
Perla has expressed the desire to be adopted and be part of a family. She is very articulate and wears glasses for reading and computer use. Perla is inquisitive and and advocates for her needs. She knows what she wants is able to verbalize this and what she wants is a family to love her and take care of her as she has not had this in a very long time.
Perla?
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Dauntea and Devon are a very loving and bonding sibling group. They are happy children and very energetic. They love dancing, singing and putting on a show. They are both currently singing in their church choir. Both of them love chicken, pizza and spaghetti. Dauntea and Devon’s charismatic personalities make you laugh, smile and want to be around them.
Photography By ZG
www.photosbyzg.com
Dauntea & Devon?
Dauntea
1.What is your favorite Color? Red
2. What is your favorite Food? Hamburgers
3. What is your favorite hobby or sport? Baseball
4. Favorite TV show or Movie? Wall-E
5. What is your favorite kind of music? Pop - Disney
6. Favorite Holiday? Favorite memory of this Holiday. Halloween; getting dressed up and getting lots of candy
7. What do you enjoy most about school? Playing with Friends
8. What do you want to be when you grow up? Why? Janitor; She likes to clean the school
9. If you could be any animal, what would you be and why? Elephant; likes to pet them
10. What do you want most in a parent? No Answer
11. If you could change something to make it better what would you change and why? No Answer
12. What hopes do you have for the future? No Answer
13. What worries you the most? Monsters and Vampires
14. If you could have three wishes, what would you wish for? No Answer
15. If you could spend one day doing anything what would you do? Go to the movies
16. If you had $1000, how would you spend it? Buy candy
17. What is the best thing about being YOU? No Answer
18. What is your favorite thing to do in the summer? Go to the beach
19. How would you want to celebrate your birthday? Have a party
20. Who do you feel closest to? No Answer
Devon
1. What is your favorite Color? Blue
2. What is your favorite Food? Vegetables
3. What is your favorite hobby or sport? Football
4. Favorite TV show or Movie? Ice Age
5. What is your favorite kind of music? Hip Hop
6. Favorite Holiday? Favorite memory of this Holiday. Christmas; Getting Presents
7. What do you enjoy most about school? Math
8. What do you want to be when you grow up? Why? Firefighter; because you can help people and spray houses
9. If you could be any animal, what would you be and why? Monkey; They eat Bananas
10. What do you want most in a parent? Help me with my homework
11. If you could change something to make it better, what would you change and why? I would make the devil a good person
12. What hopes do you have for the future? I hope to get my own house
13. What worries you the most? Missing friends at Kempton; my sick grandma
14. If you could have three wishes, what would you wish for? Get my own room; to go home; to get a nice car
15. If you could spend one day doing anything what would you do? See animals in Africa
16. If you had $1000, how would you spend it? I’d buy shoes; an ipod; a necklace for my grandma; jewelry for my mom
17. What is the best thing about being YOU? I love doing things right
18. What is your favorite thing to do in the summer? Going to Disneyland
19. How would you want to celebrate your birthday? Have friends go with me to lego land
20. Who do you feel closest to? My social worker Julie Walker
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Irene is a very active and energetic teenager who is involved in many activities. She loves singing and is taking voice lessons and hopes to be a professional singer one day. She also sings in the choir and plays the saxophone in the middle school band. She enjoys attending movies, going shopping and just having fun. She also has developed quite a skill in the art of crochet. She attends weekly crochet lessons. Irene is smart and does well in school when she puts all of her efforts into it. She is motivated to go to college and wants a family that can support her dreams of being a singer and going to college.
Irene?
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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.
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.
Jamon?
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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.
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.
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
Alex is beautiful, intelligent and caring. She enjoys art, Walt Disney television shows, dancing, singing and listening to music. Her favorite outdoor activities are riding bikes, playing basketball, soccer and swinging on a tire swing. She is an excellent writer and enjoys journaling. In school she is a great student, earning positive marks in most subjects. Alex needs a family who will provide her with structure, love and consistency.
Alexandra (FAMILY FOUND)?
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.
Michael and Michelle (FAMILY FOUND)?
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