Octavia and Drisha
Sisters Octavia and Drisha are looking forward to being reunited both for hosting and when they are adopted by the same family. Fourteen year old Octavia is polite and considerate of others. She may seem shy at first but also has clear opinions and the ability to explain them. She is doing well in school and looking forward to attending high school next year. Octavia gets along well with other teenagers, likes to attend church and can be very observant, especially when in new surroundings.
Younger sister Drisha is a well-spoken twelve year old who possesses tenacity and a spirit of perseverance. She displays a maturity and ability to be objective and analyze. Drisha enjoys most school subjects, but particularly loves the arts (music, crafts, poetry). Outside of school, she likes playing basketball, drawing, fashion, and especially dancing. Watch her move on the dance floor and you will be so impressed! As should be obvious from her interests, Drisha is very creative. She is also a quick-learner.
The girls are very close to each other. They are lovable and ready to be loved, and look forward to becoming part of a new family. A family with no other or older children would be best for these two. Danetta
Danetta (called “Day-Day” by her friends) is an outgoing, talkative fourteen year old who isn’t afraid to speak her mind. She likes cheerleading, basketball, and track and field. Danetta is artistically talented but thinks of the arts as a pastime, not her passion. She is open to trying new things and looks forward to having adventures and experiences with an adoptive family. Danetta likes to read and understands the importance of doing well at school. She likes going to the mall and talking on the phone. Danetta says that she is shy but that you can’t tell when you meet her. She is generally happy. She likes spending time with her siblings and needs an adoptive family who will support her in maintaining sibling connections.
Shannon
Shannon is an outgoing 16 year old girl who is known as “Shawn” to her friends. She likes talking on the phone, basketball, watching television and going to the movies. She is active and enjoys life, especially outside activities. Shannon wants people to know that she is resilient and can overcome obstacles placed in her path with a sunny outlook. Shannon is very open to a single female or a female couple as adoptive parents.
Delonté
Fourteen year old Delonté has an opinion about everything and isn’t shy to share those opinions! But you’ll be interested to hear what he has to say because he is so smart and engaging. No surprise that he is also a very good self-advocate. He is very outgoing. Delonté likes school and plans to attend college but does not yet know what he wants to do after that. He loves technology, including all types of video games. But he won’t spend all day playing games because he has plenty of other interests. He likes baseball, cooking and singing. He is very affectionate and caring.
DeJoun
DeJoun or “DJ” as he prefers to be called is a 17 year old who loves music and singing. He is a great performer with a voice like an angel. He does a good impersonation of comedians and characters from movies. When he is not singing or performing, DJ enjoys playing video games or a competitive game of pool. He enjoys anything that relates to arts and crafts, as well as rollerblading, knitting, karate and playing kickball.
DJ is a handsome, caring, pleasant and affectionate young man who interacts well with peers and adults. He cares about the environment and will engage you in a well-educated conversation about the subject.
DJ is in need of a safe, loving, supportive, nurturing family to assist him in developing his talents and help him to develop into a productive, independent young man.
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