Imani
 Imani is an outgoing and inquisitive thirteen year old. She makes friends easily and likes spending time with them. She is loyal to her friends. Imani likes to keep busy. Favorite pastimes include playing kickball or dodge ball, listening to music, watching television, and going shopping at the mall. She may hold back at first, but with encouragement she’ll try new activities.
Imani works hard in school and enjoys reading. She isn’t sure what career she might want to pursue when she becomes an adult. Imani is a child that appreciates individual attention. She can be very caring and likes to assist with chores around the house.
Imani loves animals and would be happy if her adoptive home includes a dog.
Imani has is looking forward to becoming part of a loving and nurturing family that will be able to help her achieve her future goals/dreams in life.
Davon
 Davon is a sweet 16 year old who likes sports, watching movies, and playing video games. He is observant; has a vivid sense of imagination and is a great actor.
Davon loves helping people and likes to be appreciated. Davon says that one day he is going to be “The World Famous Cook.” He watches cooking shows and is starting to learn how to cook. He already makes a fabulous banana pudding from scratch, using his foster mother’s recipe. Davon can also be boisterous. He has lots of energy. He is very coordinated and good with a football, but his first love is basketball. Davon would happily spend all day on a basketball court. He also likes swimming, bike riding, and listening to gospel music. Davon looks forward to being part of an active nurturing family who will introduce him to new adventures. He needs a strong, supportive and nurturing family who will allow him to stay connected with his siblings.
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.
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.
Omar
 Thirteen year old Omar is an amiable and charming young man. He appears shy at first but warms up quickly! Omar enjoys video games, shopping, watching movies, and playing sports. He loves football and basketball and isn’t reticent about telling you how good he is at both! Omar does well with consistency, structure, individualized attention, and daily routine. He also responds very well to praise. His favorite subjects in school are math and computer. He can't wait until he is older so he can obtain summer employment. He is an animal lover; his favorite pets are dogs. Omar has a good appetite and especially loves French fries and chicken. He goes to church on most Sundays. Omar hopes to play in the NBA someday, however his Plan B is be a construction worker, as he loves to work with his hands. Omar has a lot of potential and needs a permanent loving home to help him reach his dreams.
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This delightful twelve year old will keep you on your toes. Cierra can more than hold up her end of a conversation and she has lots of funny stories to tell. At twelve, she already knows that she wants to be a lawyer and thinks that she will be a good advocate for her clients. Cierra loves to keep busy. She likes being with her friends and maybe going to the mall. She is very intelligent and loves to read. She also enjoys singing and dancing. Cierra also has a good sense of humor and can make you laugh. It is important to her that she be able maintain contact with her siblings after she is adopted. 
Seventeen year old Devonte is both focused on his future and fun to be with. He says he can be funny, even goofy at times, but what’s most noticeable about Devonte is how dedicated he is to his studies and his future. He’s currently doubling up on classes to stay on track to graduate high school in June 2011. And then? “I plan to go to college and double major in business and either biology or forensic science. Business because I think it will look good on my resume and I’ve always thought about having my own company. Biology or forensic science because I like how people study crime scenes. It’s hard but I like that because it’s challenging.” That’s why Devonte likes math and science – because he likes to be challenged.
Jamaal is bright, thirteen year old who is eager to learn and has a thirst for knowledge. He loves staying active – whether playing football, biking, skate boarding or riding the rides in the amusement parks. Jamaal also has a passion for music and loves to sing. Jamaal is a young man with a lot of hope and aspirations. Although he has experienced some disappointment in his life, he has a heart filled with hope. Family is extremely important to Jamaal. He looks forward to being part of a loving, forever family of his own.
Angelica is a bright and outgoing child. She’s happy to share her ideas and opinions, once she warms up to you. Already very tall for her age, this 13 year old is athletic and likes being active. Angelica is full of energy and up for almost any activity. She even has a love of cooking! Angelica is helpful and secretly loves to be the center of attention. She is very much a typical pre-teen with a lot of spirit. She is excited about being adopted and needs a caring, patient person to adopt and love her.
It’s very likely that you’ll have something in common with 15 year old Troy. He enjoys swimming, amusement parks, and board games. He loves art and music and has enjoyed being part of a choir. Troy enjoys different types of music and will listen or sing along to everything from classical music to Earth, Wind, and Fire to Etta James to Beyoncé. His recognition of songs and artists is amazing. While he sometimes likes to just hang out, Troy really enjoys being active. He’s an open and honest young man who enjoys feeling responsible and earning peoples’ trust. One thing he’d like people to know about him is that he really wants a family. That family can be one or two parents and have other children; he’s very open to anyone who will love him. Troy is very open to parents of different races.
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.
