Wonderful children are awaiting adoption through the Department of Family Services. Check out the profiles of these Fairfax County children in need of permanent homes. Learn more information about Foster Care and Adoption in Fairfax.
Meet Adian, a 13-year-old with a big personality and bright smile. He is a leader amongst his peers and an outspoken advocate for himself. When he sets his mind to something he can achieve it, including working hard for good grades in school. He especially excels in math! Adian actively learns and implements coping mechanisms like taking space for himself and accepts redirection when needed. He likes PlayStation games, Pokémon cards, basketball, and cosmetology. A great family for Adian would have pets in the home and would help him to stay connected with his biological family members.
Meet Anthony, a joyful 9-year-old child. He loves to play with others, has a big heart, and wants to make friends. Anthony enjoys physical activities (such as trampoline play and driving go-carts). Anthony is also very good at playing independently. He knows how to swim, enjoys being on soccer teams, and loves to ride his bike for miles and miles. Anthony is fond of playing with younger children and making them laugh. Anthony’s joy is infectious!
Anthony is loving, affectionate, and compassionate toward his brother, his foster parents, foster siblings, friends, and others. He thrives with structure and routines at home, and he understands that privileges must be earned. Anthony manages his personal care and often chooses to wear polo shirts. He takes pride in being responsible, doing chores, and meeting behavioral expectations.
Anthony wants a patient, kind, and supportive family to bring out the best in him. He would love to have siblings to play with and is gentle and attentive with younger children.
Anthony is a great road-tripper, and he is ready for his next adventure with his new family!
Meet GG, a typical 16-year-old-girl who enjoys playing basketball, having family dinners, and playing TikTok videos.
You can usually find GG listening to music, doing her hair, make-up or nails. Playing games at Dave N Buster’s or watching the latest horror movie are some of her favorite activities. She loves relaxing in the summer by the pool or on the beach.
GG is very sweet, kind, honest, protective, loyal, and some would say, “her friendliness means she’s never met a stranger.”
A great family for GG would be patient, supportive, and able to love her for who she is. She thrives on building connections with others and will need a family that is able to nurture her through her unsafe moments.
They would also enjoy the pool and beach trips sprinkled throughout the year, while playing card games during colder months.
Meet Marquis, a social and outgoing 12-year-old with a love of family. He loves to play basketball and football and is very athletic. He is great at doing handstands and is a fast runner. One of his wishes is to be a hero, and he is the first to volunteer to be a helper in his current placement.
Marquis enjoys drawing and playing video games. If he could go anywhere, he would love to take a trip to the beach. He loves spending time with the people he cares about and describes family as people you share with and you love. He works hard on learning and using coping skills and becoming the person he wants to be as he grows up. He has a bright future ahead!
