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Meet some of the wonderful children available for adoption through the Department of Family Services.

Kids Waiting for Permanent Families

Picture of Athena

Athena

Athena (born February 1994) is an outgoing and fun-loving teenager with a spontaneous and engaging smile. She has a big heart and is so thoughtful and respectful. Athena loves animals, especially dogs and horses. She has started taking riding lessons, and hopes to increase her riding skills. Athena also enjoys spending time on the telephone with her friends and listening to music. She enjoys school, especially learning about the environment and animals. Her favorite activities include singing, swimming, writing, reading and hanging out with friends.

Athena wishes to be adopted and share the love she has to give.

See Athena's slide show.


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Cherokee

Cherokee (born July 1997) is an engaging and charming girl. She is a good student and loves to read. She is artistic, creative and has a wonderful imagination. She loves to sing and dance even though she has had no formal lessons. She loves her dolls and stuffed animals, crafts, shopping, skirts and the color pink. Cherokee also likes to put on cutoff jeans and a T shirt and go outside and play. She just recently learned how to ride a bike and is now learning to roller skate.

Cherokee has a special quality that captures the hearts of the adults who work with her. She yearns for a family that will love her, keep her safe and help her develop her talents and her potential. She loves animals and hopes to have a pet in the home of her forever family.

View Cherokee's Wednesday's Child TV video at:  http://www.nbc4.com/wednesdayschild/16656539/detail.html

See Cherokee's slide show.


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Alex

Alex (born August 1994) is a friendly, affectionate child with a great sense of humor and an easy smile. He loves to play video games, watch movies, and learn about computers. Alex also likes riding his bike and playing sports such as basketball. Alex thinks he is a basketball "wiz" because he's got height. He hopes to become an engineer when he grows up.

Alex needs a fun, nurturing home that provides loving structure and boundaries.

See Alex's slide show.


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Lorenzo

Lorenzo (born July 1993) is a thoughtful and engaging boy. He has a good sense of humor and enjoys playing video games and basketball. He also enjoys math in school. Lorenzo's new past time is learning how to play golf. His current career goal is to be an architect and possibly design golf courses.

See Lorenzo's slide show.


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Shanice

Shanice (born April 1992) is an intelligent, articulate, and engaging girl, who loves to draw.  She enjoys playing sports, especially basketball, listening to music, shopping, and making jewelry.

Shanice is active in her school ROTC drill team. She especially enjoys developing the skill, teamwork, and self-discipline needed for success at ROTC drill team practice and competition.

You can also see Shanice in the on-line Heart Gallery at: http://www.freddiemacfoundation.org/heartgallery

See Shanice's slide show.


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Leonte and Deonte

Leonte and Deonte (born January 1994) are friendly, outgoing twins. They enjoy playing sports, especially basketball and football, and playing board games such as chess. They are very supportive of each other.

Both boys enjoy going to church and singing in the choir. Leonte wants to be a soldier when he grows up and Deonte is considering pursuing a career in sports or the CIA.

View a Wednesday's Child TV video of the twins at:  http://www.nbc4.com/wednesdayschild/10156023/detail.html

You can also see Leonte and Deonte in the on-line Heart Gallery at: http://www.freddiemacfoundation.org/heartgallery

See Leonte's and Deonte's slide show.

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Chris

Chris (born February 1994) is an engaging likable and very active boy, who loves riding his bicycle and playing basketball.  He recently spent time learning about the care, exercise and grooming of horses.  He enjoys being outside and having the opportunity to play with animals.

You can also see Chris in the on-line Heart Gallery at: http://www.freddiemacfoundation.org/heartgallery

See Chris's slide show.


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Kim has been place for adoption

Kim

Kim (born, September 1991) is an enjoyable, and charming young lady. Kim is very engaging and has a wonderful heart and smile to go along with her demeanor. Kim loves animals, especially dogs. She is interested in working with animals as her career when she grows up. Kim also enjoys listening to music and watching her favorite soap operas on TV. Kim has recently been attending pottery classes and she has sculpted several beautiful pieces. Kim loves Disney movies and characters (especially princesses).

View Kim's Wednesday's Child TV video at:  http://www.nbc4.com/wednesdayschild/16084623/detail.html

See Kim's slide show.

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Mark

Mark has been place for adoption

Mark (born February 1994) is an engaging and active boy who loves to read and play video games.   He enjoys going to school and is especially interested in science. He has recently discovered the joys of fishing, and wants to learn to play basketball.   Mark has a sincere desire to do well, to help others, and to be a part of group. He makes friends easily and interacts well with others.

To view Mark on his Wednesday's Child TV broadcast, go to: http://video.nbc4.com/player/?id=99974#videoid=102451

See Mark's slide show.

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Angelo

Angelo has been place for adoption

Angelo (born August 1994) is a handsome, friendly, active, articulate and inquisitive child who enjoys playing computer games.  He likes Spider Man movies, especially the antics of Dr. Octopus. Angelo also loves to read and draw. He does well in school and participates in extra school activities.  Angelo has aspirations of becoming an actor when he grows up.  He also is interested in writing screen plays about his own super hero characters.

View Angelo's Wednesday's Child TV video at:  http://www.nbc4.com/wednesdayschild/10476886/detail.html

You can also see Angelo in the on-line Heart Gallery at: http://www.freddiemacfoundation.org/heartgallery

See Angelo's slide show.

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Roosevelt

Roosevelt has been place for adoption

Roosevelt (born November 1992) is a handsome, warm, friendly, and likable boy with a good sense of humor and an easy smile. He loves basketball, swimming, video games, board games, and riding his bike. He likes school and makes friends easily. His strengths are in social studies, art, music, physical education, and handwriting. Roosevelt recently took an art class and discovered his talents at drawing super-heroes. Roosevelt also loves going out for Chinese food.

You can also see Roosevelt in the on-line Heart Gallery at: http://www.freddiemacfoundation.org/heartgallery

View Roosevelt's Wednesday's Child TV video at: 
http://video.nbc4.com/player/?id=51106#videoid=99974

See Roosevelt's slide show.


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Megan

Megan has been place for adoption

Megan (born October 1996) is an energetic and fun-loving girl. She has a wonderful smile and an endearing personality. Megan has recently developed a love for gymnastics and she enjoys being the center of attention to demonstrate her newly learned gymnastics moves. Megan also enjoys watching movies and television shows. Her favorite movie is High School Musical and her favorite TV character is Hannah Montana. She loves everything pink. Megan needs to have a loving and nurturing family, who can also provide structure and boundaries.

See Megan's slide show.

 

Read more information about the adoption process. Thank you for your interest...and best wishes as you explore the rewards of adopting!

For more information about these and other children in Foster Care, please contact:

Fairfax County Department of Family Services.

Coordinator
Fairfax Families4Kids
703-324-7518
703-222-9452 TTY
FAX 703-324-7335

Photos by Joan Brady

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