Wendy's Wonderful Kids

Ashanti is nine years old and a bright child that is eager to be adopted by a loving family. Ashanti is a beautiful little girl with a big smile that can light up a room. Ashanti is very social and likes to spend time one-on-one with caring adults. She would like to be part of a family who has lots of time to spend with her. She loves to shop, have her nails painted and feel special. Ashanti like dolls, Dora, playing dress up and skating. She likes animals. She loves outings to the park, talking a walk or swimming. She likes art and does well in school. Ashanti needs a family who is very emotional invested and has lots of time to devote to her. 

Education: Ashanti is on target at school. She is currently in the 4^th grade.  Ashanti needs a family who will be invested in her success at school.

Activities: Ashanti would really like to be in dance or gymnastics. She has not had these opportunities in foster care. Ashanti is open to experiencing new things and would do best in a family that was open to allowing her to participate in an activity that she could be successful. Ashanti would do best in a family who likes to spend lots of time together and allow her to explore some interest in a variety of settings. 

Desired Family: Ashanti needs a family who has a lot of experience in parenting. She desires a family who likes to do fun things together.

Nevaeh is a creative and special child with a bright and bubbly personality. She is eager to have a forever family Warm and affectionate, Nevaeh makes friends easily. At times, she will attach very quickly to people and does not handle rejection well. She enjoys the company of others, but also likes her own space. At times, Nevaeh is stong willed and she likes to express her opinion.

Education: Nevaeh loves going to school. Sometimes, she needs assistance with her school work. She can get overwhelmed when it comes to her reading abilities. She will need a family who is an advocate for her in the school system.

Activities: She loves to play outside with dolls. She has a very creative imagination and enjoys drawing. Pink is her favorite color and she adores princesses. 

Desired Family: Neveah will do well in family who sets clear rules and boundaries and offers positive reinforcement. Neveah needs very experienced parents who are able to devote a lot of time and energy to her needs. She needs a family who is going to offer continuous love and support. Naveah would like to have a mom who will take her to the movies, help paint her nails, and have tea parties. Nevaeh also deeply desires a strong male figure in her life. She desires a father who will actively participate with her in sports and recreational activities. Nevaeh is open to being the only child or to becoming part of a family where she has siblings; however, it will be better if the children are older than her so the family will be able to give her adequate attention. Neaveh would like to maintain contact with her siblings, who are not part of this adoption. It is very important that her new family allows her to continue a relationship with them.  

DOB - 11/2003

Savannah is a bright and affectionate child. She is eager to be adopted. She is very outspoken and loves to tell you her opinion about things.

Education: A quick learner, Savannah does very well in school. She is often described as smart and funny. She makes friends easily. At times, she has a tendency to dictate the play with her friends and needs to be closely monitored, and often redirected.

Activities: Savannah loves to play outside and her favorite character is Tinker Bell. She has a creative side and enjoys drawing and coloring. 

Desired Family: Savannah needs a family who has a lot of experience in parenting. She really wants a family who will take her to the beach and the zoo. She desires a two parent family who likes to do fun things together. She would like a mom who will take her shopping, to the movies, and for manicures. It is important for Savannah to have a strong, positive father figure in her life. Savannah will benefit from being the youngest or the only child in a home. Her new family will need to devote lots of one-on-one attention. It is important for her to have very clear and consistent rules, with positive reinforcement. Savannah needs a family who is going to love and guide her throughout her life and never give up on her. Savannah would like to maintain contact with her siblings, who are not part of this adoption. It is important for her new family to be open with the continued communication with her siblings.

DOB - 11/2003

Jaquintay (age 14) is a warm, laid back kind of kid that is very shy. He often finds it very difficult to approach his peers in social settings, but seems to relate better with younger children. Jaquintay had to learn to become self-sufficient at an early stage in life, which makes it difficult for him to trust others will care for him.

Education: Jaquintay is in 8th grade and is enrolled in resource classes. He struggles with Mathematics and Language Arts. Because of his past struggles in these areas he will need encouragement in meeting his educational goals. Jaquaintay is not an avid reader, however recently he became interested in reading Diary of a Wimpy kid and can’t seem to put the book down.

Activities: He is a young kid and heart and enjoys hobbies such as helping out in the kitchen, listening to music, and playing video games. 

Desired Family:Jaquintay wants to be adopted and be part of a family with or with-out other children. He needs a family who will be nurturing, patient, and advocate for his educational needs. Jaquintay will do great with parent(s) who will accept him for who he is and help him build on his strength. 

If you have a family that is interested in offering a forever home contact LaMeaka Tapley, Wendy’s Wonderful Kids Adoption Recruiter at (214) 325-3999 or submit your home study at email address: lameaka.tapley@lsss.org

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