Alize
 Alize
is a soft spoken 13-year old African-American boy with a cute
dimple smile. He takes his time in getting to know someone,
but once he is warmed up to you, he will gladly engage in
conversation. This active boy is interested in football, basketball
and playing with any musical instrument. He also loves to
swim and likes trying out new things. Alize has a sensitive
side and he enjoys reading poetry. He is a natural leader
and younger kids tend to look up to him. However, it would
be in his best interest to have a positive role model in his
life as well.
Alize says that math is his favorite subject and he is a
bright boy, but he needs a lot of encouragement and motivation
to achieve grade level. He also needs that same encouragement
to be more involved in the sport activities that he loves!
Could you be that someone to help Alize feel safe and secure
while encouraging him to do his best?
AnnMarie & Lisa
 AnnMarie
and Lisa are very close sisters. Not only are they
close in age, but they enjoy a close relationship too. AnnMarie
is a quiet, introspective teen. She is sincere and has quick
smile, despite her shyness. Lisa, on the other hand, is more
outgoing. She is talkative and enjoys socializing. She is
always one to attend all the school dances and formals. As
the older sister, AnnMarie is protective of Lisa and takes
her job as a role model very seriously.
Both sisters love sports. AnnMarie previously played on
the high school basketball team, but unfortunately, a back
injury has her sitting out this season. However, that doesn't
keep her from the action as she is now the student manager
on Lisa's Freshman basketball team!
These girls are looking for a family to encourage and love
them together as sisters should be. Could you be that family
for them?
AnnMarie & Lisa are looking for an adoptive family
or a host family who will partner with them to find an adoptive
family.
Cameron
 Cameron,
born in 2000, is a sweet African-American boy with an adorable
smile. He loves to study the solar system; but his head isn't
always in the clouds. He's a down-to-earth young man who
has many different interests. Cameron's favorite academic
subjects are science, writing and reading, but he also considers
himself an athlete and can be found playing basketball and
swimming. Cameron aspires to become a professional basketball
player and an F1 racer!
Cameron is a very active boy who does best when he is provided
with a structured environment. He would benefit from a loving
and nurturing family who will provide him with the opportunity
to be involved in different activities and will be active
right there along with him!
Does this sound like your family?
Candie
 Candie,
born in 1994, is a talkative, sweet Latina girl who loves
to sing and has dreams of becoming a professional singer one
day. She is extremely friendly, with a warm smile and a love
of accessories. She has a well-developed sense of style and
makes sure to always look her best. She can light up a room
with her inviting demeanor, and will quickly engage in conversation
with anyone she meets.
Candie has two siblings who live in Las Vegas; she is close
to her brother and hopes to stay in contact with him. Currently,
Candie is not sure about the idea of adoption, but she is
eager to establish a connection with a family. As a result,
our current efforts are focused on matching her with a host
family with the hope that she may open up to realizing the
benefits of a having a permanent family.
Could you be the connection Candie is seeking?
Christian and Moises
 Christian
and Moises are two polite and sweet young brothers
who are part of a larger sibling group. Christian and Moises
are the youngest and are currently unable to live together
and therefore cannot see each other as much as they would
like to. When they do spend time together, however, you can
see that the physical distance has not dissipated the brotherly
bond that they share.
Christian is an avid Star Wars fan and is more quiet and
reserved whereby Moises considers himself to be more outdoorsy
and active. Moises plays soccer and likes to keep up with
the trends at his middle school such as sporting a stylish
spiky haircut. While on the surface the boys seem to be as
different as night and day, in reality they both share a sweet
demeanor and calm nature that comes through within a few minutes
of interacting with them. Sure the Medina boys argue like
all siblings do but at the end of the day they compromise
and make up knowing that family comes first. The boys would
love to be able to live together again like they once used
to. Could you make their dream a reality?
Christian and Moises are looking for an adoptive
family or a host family who will partner with them to find
an adoptive family.
David
 Meet
David, born in 1997, is a shy, handsome Latino
boy who came to the U.S. from El Salvador in 2010. David is
very smart and hard-working; he is ready to do whatever it
takes to succeed in life. He is quiet, but once he starts
to open up you will find a sweet, intelligent boy who has
a beautiful smile. David is fascinated by computers and math,
and hopes to someday have a job working with technology.
David has expressed a desire to be adopted, and though he
is most comfortable with speaking Spanish, he is open to the
idea of being adopted by a family that only speaks English.
David is very close to his older brother who lives in LA County
and maintaining their relationship is very important to him.
David needs a family that will encourage him in his
aspirations and provide a stimulating learning environment.
Could you be the source of support he needs?
Eunice
 Eunice,
an adorable Latina girl born in 2000, can melt your heart
just with her smile. She is very outgoing, sweet, and easy
to get along with. She is a wonderful advocate of her wants
and feelings and communicates effectively with others. She
is also very attentive and affectionate towards pets and those
she loves.
Eunice is smart and a great reader. She enjoys any activities
involving arts and crafts and loves to dress-up. Eunice is
very strong-minded and has a lot of energy, which can sometimes
make her a handful, but also makes her lots of fun to be around.
Eunice needs a family who will show her a lot of patience
and love, but who can also be just as strong-minded as she
is! Could yours be the family that will provide the secure,
loving environment that Eunice so desperately needs?
Gabriel
 Gabriel
is a smart African-American boy, born in 1997, who has a caring
heart and a warm smile that draws you to him. He is intelligent,
goal-oriented, and knows what he wants and where he's going
in life. He is focused on his academics and has aspirations
of becoming an engineer. Gabriel was recently recruited to
participate in the Leadership Education and Development Program
(LEAP) at school and hopes to one day attend UCLA.
Although Gabriel has not had many opportunities to participate
in sports, he enjoys watching soccer, particularly his favorite
player, David Beckham, from L.A. Galaxy. Gabriel loves to
read science fiction books and watch action movies. He enjoys
all types of food and emphasizes that he even likes vegetables,
although he admits that he has a bit of a sweet tooth. Gabriel
has eclectic tastes when it comes to music, listening to anything
from hip hop and rap to country.
Gabriel hopes to one day find a family who will help him
grow into a successful young man and support him in his goal
to attend college. Could you be that family?
Gene, Jay & Juan
 Gene,
Jay & Juan are three Latino brothers who are in need
of a permanent family. Gene, born in 1995, is mellow and easy
going. He excels in academics and hopes to one day attend
NYU and major in the arts. Gene plays the bass guitar, and
would like to learn to play the keyboard and the saxophone.
He has been very involved in working as a backstage crew member
for his high school theater, and loves the social interactions.
Jay, born in 1997, is charismatic, funny, and charming.
He's a fan of the Los Angeles Dodgers, Los Angeles Lakers
and San Diego Chargers. Jay would like to learn to play the
drums, and how to ride a dirt bike. He wants to be a fireman
when he grows up. Juan, born in 2000, is sweet, talkative
and playful. He gets along very well with other children and
en-joys going to school. He loves to read, and is a big fan
of Harry Potter. He likes to play basketball, and would love
a chance to meet the LA Lakers.
These three brothers hope to be adopted together, but hosting
them separately is a possibility. They need a family that
will be active, flexible, and caring. Could the brothers find
a perfect fit with your family?
Jose
 Jose
is a mellow yet charismatic Latino boy born in 1996. He has
a positive outlook and an infectious smile. He loves ice cream,
Chinese food, hot cheetos, the Eagles Football team, the Lakers,
and the Dodgers. He likes amusement parks and tries everything
at least once to know if he likes it or not. Jose has a sister
who he enjoys spending time with. His sister is in a permanent
placement, and he wishes to continue having contact with her.
Jose wishes for an adoptive family who is loveable and outgoing.
A family to keep him busy and encourage him to pursue his
dreams . . . Could you be that family?
Jose is looking for an adoptive family or a host
family who will partner with him to find an adoptive family.
Joshua
 Joshua,
born in 1996, is a very engaging, vibrant young man who socializes
well with both adults and his peers. He often speaks his mind
and loves the attention that results from a lively conversation.
Joshua enjoys singing, dancing and he particularly loves to
cook, often volunteering to prepare meals at his group home.
Joshua likes dressing up, enjoys makeup, and has shown skills
in designing and sketching jewelry and clothing. Joshua is
very determined and he has worked hard to improve his grades
and academic performance this school year. As a result of
his improved grades and school work, he has been given permission
to secure employment and is now completing CPR training to
become a Certified Life Guard at the YMCA. It is very important
to Joshua to find a permanent home and become a part of a
family.
Joshua is looking for an adoptive family or a host
family who will partner with him to find an adoptive family.
Julie
 Julie,
born in 1995, is a beautiful, talkative African-American girl
who dreams of one day being a fashion model or an actress.
Julie is very outgoing and friendly; within minutes of meeting
her she is likely to envelop you in a hug or give you a glimpse
of her gorgeous smile. Julie is adventurous and loves fashion,
but also enjoys academics and her favorite subject is biology.
Julia is looking for an adoptive family that can embrace
her vibrant personality, give her different perspectives on
life and provide her the guidance and support that she needs.
She would prefer a family with no younger children as she
wants ¾ۤ湬ots of love and attention¾ۤ忮 Julie has an older sister
with whom she would very much like to stay in touch with.
Could you be the family that will provide Julie with
the foundation of love and support that she needs?
Jasmin
 Jasmin,,
a cute Latina girl born in 1999, is friendly and very personable.
She has a positive attitude and is quite engaging. She loves
sports and enjoys playing football and volleyball. However,
she also has many other interests, including playing with
dollhouses and baking cookies and cakes! It is very sweet
to watch Jasmin with her dollhouse as she very carefully takes
the time to decorate each room of her dollhouse. Jasmin enjoys
going to school and actively participates in class discussions.
Her favorite subject is math!
Jasmin can be overly affectionate and sometimes needs to
be reminded about appropriate personal boundaries and space.
She needs a family who will be able to provide a lot of love
and attention. Could you be the family to provide Jasmin with
the secure, loving home that she craves? |
Lon
is an adorable and engaging child. Born in 1994, Lon's bright
smile, big brown eyes, and sunny disposition will capture
your heart. He is residing in a group home, and has no problem
getting along with adults and peers. Lon absolutely loves
being outside and practicing his skateboarding skills. He's
still working on being able to go from kneeling to standing
on it, but he's not giving up! Some of his other favorite
pastimes include playing with his Gameboy and watching action/adventure
movies. Lon considers himself an expert on anything having
to do with the Titanic. Ask him any question about it, and
he will surely have the answer. He loves reading about all
sorts of ships, but the history of the Titanic is his most
favorite subject.
Matthew
, born in 1995, is a quiet kid of Mexican and Greek descent.
He is proud of his Greek heritage and wants to go to Greece
one day to learn more about his roots. Matthew has a strong
desire to be adopted and is willing to do whatever it takes
to be part of a family. Just like most boys his age, Matthew
also enjoys baseball, playing video games and going to the
movies.
Ninka's
smile can melt the "Ice in Iceland." Her captivating personality
greets you instantly and you'll find yourself engaged at once.
Ninka describes herself as being a nice and calm young lady
who likes basketball, cooking and cleaning. She has a quiet
yet outspoken charm about her and is reflective and treasures
fond memories of family and friends. She enjoys spending time
with her siblings, just "clowning around" and having a fun
time.
Phillip,
who prefers to be called Stephen, is a fun goofy Caucasian
boy born in 1998. He is talkative and out-going and he finds
it easy to get along with both peers and adults. Stephen is
articulate about his history and his feelings and is a very
likeable boy. His favorite subject in school is science and
he wants to be a firefighter when he grows up!
Rene
is a playful, friendly and charming 15-year-old teenager who
is very active and enjoys doing things outdoors such as fishing
and going to the beach. Rene also likes to watch movies, play
video games, ride bike and dance. His favorite TV program
is World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) and his favorite food
is fried fish. 
Richard
was born in 1995 and is kind and intelligent, very attuned
to other's feelings and has a lot of love to give. Like most
children his age, Richard loves video games, watching television
and participating in sports. If he can participate in a game
with prizes, he would give it all to win. The prizes he collects
are not for himself but for other foster children in the group
home where he resides. Generosity is one of Richard's exceptional
qualities. It was also recently discovered that Richard is
quite the entertainer! Given a podium, Richard will entertain
those around him by singing and dancing. He has quite the
singing voice!
Meet
the handsome and charismatic Santos! Santos
is a friendly, outgoing and social young man who knows what
he wants in life. He enjoys school and being challenged intellectually.
He takes pride in his intelligence and ability to engage with
others. What he wants more than anything is to find a forever
family that can accept and love him unconditionally. Santos
future plans are to become a model, and with these new portraits
in hand, his wonderful smile and his ability to overcome hurdles
in his life, he is well on his way. Can you be the family
he needs to walk with him on this journey?
Urbano
is a name of Spanish origin that means "from the city." Born
in 1993, Urbano is definitely a city kid at heart, but he
also loves the great outdoors. Included in the activities
that Urbano likes to do on a regular basis are playing basketball,
spending time with friends, playing video games, reading,
and listening to music. Although Urbano enjoys his solitary
moments, this teenager has a lot of friends and is always
the life of the party. 
Varsety
is definitely a kid with a zest for life! He's got a fantastic
smile and an easy-going manner that people around him always
benefit from. Varsety also has a contemplative side and takes
life and all of his experiences quite seriously. This comes
through in Varsety's relationships, as he tends to form deep
connections with the people in his life. 
Yesenia,,
born in 1997, and her sister Carla, born in 2000, are two
sweet Latina girls in need of a permanent family. Yesenia
is a very good student whose favorite subject is math. She
has even received academic awards for her accomplishments.
Yesenia also loves to sing and spends much of her free time
listening to music. She is friendly and well-mannered, and
enjoys outdoor activities like basketball. Her sister Carla
is a sensitive and friendly girl. She is struggling academically
but is working hard to catch up. She likes to play games,
watch television, and listen to music. She also enjoys attending
church and she likes to talk to people about God. Carla has
a passion for helping others and is always seeking ways to
help those in need. 
Born
in 1992, Zeldon almost always has hip-hop
or gospel music coming from his stereo, and what would this
music be without some dance moves Zeldon is rarely too shy
to show you his moves on the floor. 
