Jayce

Jayce   Age:13    Waiting Since: 12-8-2022

Jayce is the kind of kid who brings both energy and thoughtfulness into a room—quick to crack a joke, ask a curious question, or dive into something he’s passionate about. Jayce’s imagination and creativity show up in the things he loves, video games, science class, and weekends filled with bike rides, swimming, card games, and movies. He likes to be active and outside, but he also enjoys time with friends, especially when they’re playing games or just hanging out. Jayce takes pride in who he is and all he’s overcome.

Jerry

Jerry   Age:7    Waiting Since: 12-9-2025

Jerry is a loving, affectionate child who brings warmth into the spaces he shares with others. He is curious by nature and drawn to figuring out how things work, often approaching the world with determination and hands-on interest. When he feels comfortable, his smile comes easily, and his joy is quick to spread to the people around him. Jerry seeks closeness with the adults in his life and finds comfort in shared time. He enjoys being outdoors—riding bikes, playing at the park, walking through the neighborhood or the woods, and spending time at the beach.

Chance

Chance   Age:9    Waiting Since: 12-16-2025

Chance is an energetic, curious boy who approaches each day with enthusiasm. After school, he is happiest heading home to play video games, and on weekends he enjoys trips that get him out into the world. He likes going places and takes in his surroundings with noticeable interest. Chance thrives on movement and activity. He enjoys riding his bike without training wheels, kicking a ball, playing kickball or soccer, swinging, and spending time outdoors. He is inquisitive and asks thoughtful questions about how things work, from animals to everyday objects.

Andrew

Andrew   Age:13    Waiting Since: 11-13-2025

“…I wanna find a family so I can go home.” Andrew is an outgoing and funny teen who connects easily with others. He speaks openly and shows a willingness to share his interests. He enjoys being active, whether he’s riding dirt bikes, playing football, or shooting hoops after school. His friends are a big source of humor and joy for him. Andrew also takes responsibility for tasks around the house and has a strong interest in the world beyond his community. Andrew’s strengths, including his humor, his energy, his loyalty to his family, and his love of being active, provide a foundation that a supportive family can build on.

David

David   Age:13    Waiting Since: 8-27-2019

David enjoys staying active and spending time with the people around him. Sports are one of his favorite ways to channel his energy, and he especially likes activities such as soccer and basketball. In school, David excels in math and takes pride in doing well in the subject. People who know David describe him as playful and kind. He has a sense of humor and enjoys sharing jokes and funny moments with others. Looking ahead, David hopes to travel and has talked about visiting places like Japan or Disneyland one day.

RJ

RJ   Age:13    Waiting Since: 2-9-2024

RJ would describe himself as having a good sense of humor. He’d say he’s generally happy and has a good attitude.” RJ has plenty of activities that brighten his day. He enjoys going for walks and spending time with pets. Rayshawn likes participating in gym class at school, playing games afterwards and watching movies on the weekends. When he gets older, RJ wants to become a police officer, and when he’s asked the most important thing he wants others to know about him, Rayshawn says, “I’m smart.” He’s a planner, too, because he’s got a list of things he’d like to do with his new family including shopping and going to water, trampoline and amusement parks.

Elijah

Elijah   Age:16    Waiting Since: 4-21-2020

Elijah is a young person who connects with others through shared activity and conversation. Sports are a central part of his life. He spends his free time playing basketball, riding his bike, going on walks, and talking about football and the NBA. Elijah’s interests reflect both creativity and imagination. At home, Elijah is responsible for keeping his room clean. He responds well to structure and clear expectations. Adults describe him as observant and thoughtful. When Elijah talks about a forever family, he focuses on time together. More than anything, he wants to belong. He has said that being part of a family is one of his biggest wishes.

Dylan

Dylan   Age:8    Waiting Since: 3-29-24

Dylan is a bright, imaginative young boy who enjoys sharing the things he loves with the people around him. His interest in superheroes, especially Spider-Man, gives him a chance to dive into stories, use his imagination, and connect with others who enjoy the same characters. Being active is important to Dylan, he likes heading outside after school to play with his toys, ride his bike, or pass a ball with friends. Dylan contributes at home by cleaning up his toys and making his bed. People who know Dylan describe him as helpful, outgoing, and smart. At school, he enjoys learning and takes pride in finishing his work.

Jordan

Jordan   Age:12    Waiting Since: 3-31-21

Jordan is a kind and creative teen who enjoys learning, building, and exploring new ideas. He spends much of his free time watching videos, especially reaction videos. He also enjoys drawing, building with Legos, and playing video games. Jordan describes himself as kind, sweet, personable, and focused. He works hard on tasks that interest him and puts care into the creative projects he takes on. At home, he helps by cleaning his room and takes pride in keeping his space organized. He is curious about the world and asks a lot of questions as he tries to understand how things work. He enjoys meeting new people and is often eager to talk once he feels comfortable.

Liam

Liam   Age:8    Waiting Since:  11-18-2022

Liam has to be one of the biggest little guys on the planet. He doesn’t just smile; he beams! “He loves playing outside,” says one of the adults who cares about him most. “He loves to jump, swing and catch balls.” “Liam has been observed to usually being happy and smiling,” says one of his close adults. “Liam is goofy and fun and has the best smile! He’s learned and grown so much in the past two years! Liam loves to play outside on the trampoline and ride his scooter.”

Tavion

Tavion   Age:15    Waiting Since:  5-3-2022

“Tavion is a very sweet and playful kid. He is very silly. He loves being outside and being active. He can be very helpful. Tavion is a lot of fun to be around. He has a huge heart and his smile and laugh lights up any room he’s in,” According to one of his close adults. Tavion enjoys playing video games and building things with Legos. He loves playing outside and going on bike rides and playing basketball. Tavion likes participating in gym class, but he says math is his favorite subject in school.

Julian

Julian   Age:14    Waiting Since:  5-1-2023

Julian has a creative side to his personality. “He is artistic and likes to draw and color,” says one of Julian’s close adults. He says art and gym are his favorite classes in school. Some of his favorite activities are swimming, playing video games, and watching TV. When he’s asked what he’s most proud of, Julian says “being smart.” “Julian does well in school academically,” says one of his close adults. Among other things, Julian says he hopes to go swimming and vacationing with his new family.

Isaieh

Isaieh   Age:15    Waiting Since:  2-4-2022

Isaieh has ambitions of being a police officer one day, and we think he’d be fabulous at it. He has people skills that would make him stellar at that job. He is empathetic and energetic. He is currently taking some graphic design classes as part of a trade school program and he is really loving it. However, he still cites math as his all-time favorite school subject. “Isaieh is very social, extroverted and kind,” says someone who knows him well. “He loves to meet new people, build relationships and make new friends. Isaieh loves to learn new things and is able to ‘go with the flow.'”