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Day 24
Meet Tamyre
Tamyre is 14 and loves to dance. Outgoing and very friendly, Tamyre stands out. She is very colorful and smiles all the time.
Tamyre would like a family that cares, one that cares about God and goes to Church. Tamyre would like brothers and sisters so she can help teach them and be a big sister all over again.
Tamyre would like to be a forensic scientist or an RN when she grows up because she loves people and loves to bring justice to people that have been hurt.
Day 23
Witshy
Witshy is a delightful young man. He has the brightest smile and can make a room light up with it! He has a form of Cerebral Palsy in which he requires the use of a wheelchair. He receives therapy everyday at school to help improve his small commands and motor skills. Witshy is unable to form words verbally however he does communicate through smiling, verbal cues, crying and touch. He has been receiving physical and occupational therapy at his school where they applaud him for his progress in completing small commands and working towards lessening his use of his wheelchair.
Witshy enjoys when people read to him and when he can hear music from toys, the radio or on television. Witshy appears happiest when people are just talking to him and seeing how he is doing. Witshy appears to be much more aware than previously believed as he responds more to verbal commands and he attempts to make more communication through his limited verbal abilities and body language. Witshy is adored by his caregiver and he demonstrates a genuine attachment to this caregiver. Witshy will need total care for the rest of his life, therefore he needs a family that is dedicated, strong, patient and possibly experienced in the medical field to assist with Witshy’s medical needs.
Witshy is unable to express what he would like in a family, but it is apparent that he enjoys people who are willing to read to him, talk to him and spend quality time with him in whatever capacity. Witshy can bring a great deal of love and satisfaction to a deserving family.
Day 22
Jovanni is a happy twelve year old boy. He is very smart, and enjoys school. He likes almost every subject, except science. Jovanni would like a family who loves sports, and who will encourage him to do his best both in sports and school. Jovanni also enjoys spending time with other children – he would fit right in to a big family or an extended family.
Day 21
Meet Joe
Meet this friendly and talented young man. Joe is extremely passionate about music and rap, and even writes and records his own raps. Joe enjoys taking walks, being outdoors, and playing video games. He has an interest in cars and to socialize with his peers. He makes good grades at school. Joe is known as a “people person” and enjoys entertaining others. Joe would do well with a family that would provide him with love, nurturing, and guidance.
Day 20
Meet Jenascia
Jenascia is 15 and is very caring, funny and loveable.
She enjoys going to school and her favorite subjects are, reading, art, science and especially Ag. class where she studies all types of stuff including experimenting with plants and learning about different animals.
Jenascia enjoys her friends and loves music. She would like to be an actress when she grows up and be involved with charities.
Day 19
Meet Ernest
Ernest, nicknamed “Junior”, is a lovable and handsome, nine year old African American boy who is placed in a medical foster home. Ernest was placed in this home on February 10, 2009 and remains there presently. Fortunately, Ernest has been able to experience stability there, as this has been his only foster placement. Ernest is placed in a medical home due to having cerebral palsy (with weakness on the left side), autism, allergies, and a propensity for seizures. Due to having autism and developmental delays, Ernest is in the special education program at his school.
Prior to entering foster care, Ernest had been living with his maternal grandmother since birth. Due to health issues the grandmother experienced, she was no longer able to care for Ernest. Ernest has adjusted well to living in his current foster home. Occasionally, he can exhibit tantrums, although is easily re-directed. The tantrums occur more at the school, rather than the home.
Ernest is a very musical child with a pleasant voice. He greatly enjoys singing and playing his keyboard. One can hear him singing lyrics to popular songs from the radio. A style of music he appears to enjoy particularly is rhythm and blues. Ernest has been observed singing, “Baby, baby, baby….” He has an incredible memory for lyrics and tunes and has been observed singing multiple songs from opposite genres back to back, somewhat like a human jukebox. Ernest is also frequently crouching or lying next to his keyboard tapping on various keys, while pressing his hear up to the speaker. He treasures that keyboard and will protectively scoot it closer to him if there are other children in the room. Yet another specialty of Ernest’s is bouncing a ball up and down. He plays with plastic balls and basketballs alike. He is quite a skilled dribbler and he has much strength in his right arm since he uses it so much. Also, despite his delays, Ernest has made great strides recently. He is now able to count to forty, recite the pledge of allegiance, and read short sentences aloud.
Ernest loves to laugh and give hugs on occasion. His foster parents describe him as a happy child with a big smile. Ernest will need a family who is able to cherish and focus on his different abilities, rather than his disabilities. Ernest needs a forever family who is willing to love him for the rest of his life and care for him well into adulthood, if he is not able to gain independence.
Day 18
Meet Jamauri
Jamauri is fifteen and likes to skateboard. He also enjoys projects, especially studying volcanoes and tornadoes.
Jamauri's favorite hobbies are Art, and lifting weights.
Chinese food is his favorite food, but loves to eat at the Olive Garden too.
Day 17
Meet Walter
An adoptive parent once said that some children are put on this earth with the sole purpose of giving and receiving love…Walter is one of those children! Walter is a beautiful boy with a sparkle in his eyes and a heart of gold. Although he cannot effectively communicate with words, his smile speaks for him. If you bring Walter into your home, he will definitely find a way into your heart and into your arms.
Walter will require a lifelong commitment from his adoptive family. He would benefit from a two parent home. He also needs parent’s who can set clear boundaries and are willing to work very closely with the school and advocate for his needs. Though Walter is unable to express what he would like in a family, it is apparent that he enjoys people who are willing to read to him, talk to him and spend quality time with him in whatever capacity. If you have room in your heart for a child that has special needs please make room in your home for Walter!
Day 16
Meet Preston
Preston loves to read, playing basketball and video games.
He is 17 years old and looking forward to the next level, graduating from high school and moving on to college.
Day 15
Meet Jaquan and Rufus
Rufus loves to laugh and joke with his big brother Jaquan. The two brothers have equally charming smiles and share many interests: football, basketball and an obvious love for each other. Both boys enjoy playing with their friends, spending time together and being outdoors.
Rufus plays basketball on his school team and at school he enjoys P.E. the most. . He loves to dance and listen to music, and his favorite place to go is Disney World. Jaquan is quiet, polite and reserved and he’s especially protective of his younger brother. His easygoing nature is the first thing you notice about him. Jaquan loves dogs and he hopes to become a police officer one day. He enjoys math class and his working hard at doing well in all his subjects at school.
The brothers share a special relationship, communicating often with just a smile or a glance. They both want their future family to know they are funny, lovable and nice. Jaquan says he would love to able to fly. He believes that he and his brother will soar, being part of a family that loves them.
Day 14
Meet Frank
Frank is a wide-eyed, alert and inquisitive child who enjoys the simple things in life and the outdoor. He likes going to the park where he can run free and observe nature. Frank is very sincere and loves to express himself through gestures. Like any young boy, Frank loves to play with toys, especially musical ones. Frank also likes to have his quiet time, as he can be a bit shy. But once he warms up to you, his introverted ways disappear.
Frank loves to eat home cooked meals and would love to have a family that enjoys eating together. Frank needs a family that will provide love, guidance, patience and consistency that every child deserves. In return, Frank will bring love and joy to his lucky future family.
Day 13
Meet Montel
Montel speaks proudly about the Spanish mackerel and barracuda he caught while fishing. This confident and friendly young man likes a variety of music including hip-hop, rap and R&B. Although he listens mainly to hip hop, he named country music stars Tim McGraw and Toby Keith as his two favorite performers.
Although this big sports fanatic wants to be a professional football player, he recently went to a golf camp and now likes that sport as well. In school, Montel’s favorite subject is science and he’s most proud of making a level D in his placement assessment. He also has artistic abilities and can draw and sculpt. Montel short-term goal is to do well in school and he wants his future family to know he would be a good and successful son.
Day 12
Meet Reginiya
Reginiya is an adorable toddler who loves hearing nursery rhymes and playing with Nerf balls. Her smile is brightest when she is laughing and engaged in an activity. Though she has been diagnosed with Shaken Baby Syndrome, she demonstrates a bright and attentive demeanor. Her ideal future family would be small and able to attend to her special needs. Patience, lots of love, and a family that will celebrate her bright spirit will be the best combination for darling Reginiya.
Day 11
Meet Samare
Making volcanoes that erupt in science class is just one of Samare’s special interests. This energetic and adventurous young man loves school and is a superb student.
Like many boys his age, he gets a thrill from playing with his Playstation, of which Call of Duty is his favorite video game. Samare's other favorite pastime is playing basketball with his friends. He's a big fan of the Miami Heat, and Shaquille O’Neal – Shaq – though he's no longer with the Heat is still his beloved MVP.
Samare enjoys dancing to rap and hip hop. If this high-energy little man could be anywhere in the world, without a doubt it would be at Game Stop or Dave and Busters Restaurant. What would he like to be when he grows up? "Maybe a professional football player or a doctor - so I can help people."
He hopes to be adopted into a two-parent family, one that can give him the attention and nurturing he so craves.
Day 10
Meet Shawlen and Shawmen
Twins Shawmen and Shawlen both share the same bright dream for their future – to become doctors and lawyers. Shawmen’s favorite subject is math and she is proud that she has made it to the 6th grade. Shawlen likes reading and names Orlando as her favorite place to visit. These young ladies like dancing to R & B and hip-hop music, and are both big fans of Beyonce, Nikki Minaj and Chris Brown. Shawmen enjoys going to Chinese restaurants and both girls love dogs. Shawmen wants her future family to know that she doesn’t like having her heart broken and wants to be part of a loving family. Shawlen wants her future family to know that she is smart and caring, and hopes to be in a home with a mom, dad and other siblings.
Day 9
Meet Shamesha
Day 8
Meet Antwann
Antwan hopes one day to become a professional football player, so it’s no surprise that this active 12-year-old considers making the football team his greatest accomplishment. He loves sports, and playing basketball and pitch-and-toss with a football are among his favorite hobbies. Antwan likes Hip-Hop music and playing the Call of Duty video game, too. At school, math is his favorite subject in school, though he also enjoys music and art. Antwan loves animals – the Cheetah is his favorite because it’s fast, just like him.
He wants his future family to know that he is helpful and funny and, although he enjoys his alone time, he would love to be part of a large, loving family.
Day 7
Meet Destinie
Video courtesy of Berun Belcher, LCSW, Wendy's Wonderful Kids Recruiter
Destinie is very smart and all smiles. She is 10 years old and in the fifth grade.
Destinie excels in math and reading and enjoys most sports, especially football and baseball.
Destinie likes to make new friends and helping others. When she grows up she would like to be a Probation Officer, Lawyer or a Teacher.
Day 6
Meet Appolonia
Video courtesy of Children's Board Heart Gallery of Tampa Bay
"I’m the life of the party!"
Appolonia, 16, is a creative and outgoing young woman with a great sense of fashion. She has the capacity for being the sweetest person you'll meet and when she gets involved in a task that inspires her, she possesses the drive to finish it as best she can. Some of her hobbies are reading and dancing, and her favorite subject in school is math. She’s working hard to improve her grades and has made great personal strides in her young life. Appolonia needs a strong and patient family that can understand her ups and downs, and who will look beyond the difficulties to see a truly special young woman. She'll thrive in an experienced home with a lot of love and she thinks it would be nice to have a few brothers and sisters as well!
Day 5
Meet Melissa and Fyheem
Video Transcript
Video courtesy of Children's Board Heart Gallery of Tampa Bay
“We have high hopes!”
Melissa's a driven young woman with some really big dreams. She has a passion for fashion, and her goal is to one day become the big designer that everyone wears. She worked hard at learning to sew, both by hand and machine, and she's already begun her own fashion portfolio. She aspires to one day visit the fashion mecca of Paris, and when you speak with her in person you have no doubt that she'll attain these dreams of hers. Melissa has a beautiful laugh and infectious energy, and she's filled to the brim with potential. She loves her little brother very much, and wants to see him happy as often as possible.
There's not a whole lot more you can say about a kid whose main goal in life is to become a philanthropist and world-changer of Oprah Winfrey proportions, but I'll try. Fyheem's a sweet and engaging young man with a quiet sense of humor. He's not afraid of sharing his dreams with others, and he possesses an inspiring desire to help people. He's fascinated by animals, especially wolves, and thinks that he'd like to become a veterinarian when he grows up. Fyheem's a talented athlete and a caring little brother who loves spending time with his sister, especially if they're watching the Twilight movies together, of which both kids are huge fans!
Melissa and Fyheem are beautiful kids who have an enormous amount to offer the world. What they need most is a loving home where their talents will be nurtured and their energies directed. They would like a family with a similar ethnic background as them.
Day 4
Meet Tikeria
Like Kimora Lee Simmons, Tikeria dreams of owning her own fashion empire, earning millions from her very own fashion line. When not daydreaming of her future, Tikeria enjoys watching the Jamie Foxx show, playing Mancala or drawing. Tikeria would thrive in a structured, loving home that will encourage and support her as she receives therapies to deal with the many losses in her life.
Day 3
Meet Travino
Travino, 12, is athletic and always game to play any sport. Indoor hobbies include playing video games, reading Diary of A Wimpy Kid, watching Spongebob on television and watching movies like the Smurfs. Favorite board games include Sorry, Mancala and Monopoly. Travino is sometimes quiet, somewhat serious and often silly. When he wants to be, he is very helpful, respectful and a lot of fun to be around. Like most kids, Travino loves to get his way and will protest when he does not. He has high energy and is impulsive at times and doesn't always think about the consequences of his actions. He admits that he gets mad a lot; especially when he doesn't get his way, but he is learning and practicing skills to manage his emotions. School can be challenging for Travino, but he is proud of the recent improvements he has made. With his commitment and rededication to his schoolwork and the support of a tutor,Travino has has raised his scores by two whole grades! Travino hopes he will find a forever family that will be proud of his accomplishments no matter how big or small. He hope they will support him and make him feel confident in achieving his goals. Travino also longs for a family that will compliment him and make him feel special, even though he feels shy and a bit embarrassed when they do. Travino enjoys Christian rap and hopes to join a family of the same faith and values. He prefers to join a family with both a mother and a father, if possible. He loves dogs and would love to have family pets. Travino also wishes to maintain in contact with his siblings and cousins.
Day 2
Meet Keturah
Keturah is a bright, active and educationally capable teen. She is always on the go, likes animals and would someday like to become a veterinarian. Keturah wants to be heard and will make sure she gets her point across at any cost. Keturah can have challenges managing her emotions but is learning to see the glass as half full. We are seeking a family that has experience with behaviors and is willing to be there for her no matter what. She would do best in a structured home within a nurturing and supportive environment. Other children in the home would be welcome as she is very social and can easily attach. We are seeking an African American or bi-racial family as this teen has a strong cultural identity. She is searching for a family to call her own.
Day 1
Meet Sammy
Samuel has many diverse talents and interests including sports and the arts. He plays basketball and has recently been involved in a karate class; he also loves to watch football on TV. Samuel is a great dancer, too, and loves to break dance. He dreams of becoming a police officer in his community. Samuel currently attends a school to help him improve his frustration tolerance. He feels he would be an asset to any household and would love the opportunity to have a loving and caring family. He would do well in a two-parent home with lots of structure and guidance.
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