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 Kalani, an 8-year-old girl with a bright and bold personality. She loves math and dreams of being a teacher one day so she can help other children learn. Kalani enjoys creating art, making bracelets, and building with Legos. She also likes dogs, especially bulldogs, swimming, skating, and eating Takis chips and crab.
Do you have a lot of love to give and the space in your heart and home? The right family for Kalani will be willing to commit to giving her time to attach to new caregivers and adjust to being in a new home.
She will need support to rebuild trust and a family who wants to be part of her team. It will also be important to maintain her connection with her sibling.
Meet Kody, a kind, considerate, and social 13-year-old. He is respectful and engages easily with his peers and adults. Kody is a great advocate for himself and is not afraid to ask questions or seek help. Kody just wants to be a kid and have the opportunities that his peers have, such as building lasting community connections, belonging, and quality time.
Kody participates in Tae Kwon Do and is proud when he earns a new belt. He plays the trombone for his school band and wants to be in the marching band in high school. Kody is outgoing and loves to try new things, especially with those closest to him.
Kody would prefer to be adopted by a two-parent household and would love to be a big brother. Kody thrives in environments that provide stability, communication, and support. Kody wants the love of an adoptive family with lifelong, permanent connections.
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!
Meet Nelcy, a warm, outgoing, and kindhearted 15-year-old whose smile lights up every room she walks into. She’s a caring friend who stands up for others and shows compassion in everything she does. Nelcy is full of energy and loves staying active playing her favorite sports, and she’s happiest when she’s part of the game.
Faith is an important part of Nelcy’s life, and she enjoys attending church and being part of a supportive community. She dreams of spending quality time with her forever family, whether that’s playing games, watching movies, shooting hoops, or going on picnics together.
Nelcy is learning more about herself every day and how to positively navigate the challenges of life. She often turns to reading or writing to help settle herself, reflect and express her feelings.
Nelcy has big dreams for her future—she hopes to become a labor and delivery nurse or one day open her own business. More than anything, she’s looking for a loving, encouraging family who will believe in her, share in her dreams, and help her continue to grow into the amazing young woman she’s becoming.
