CPS KIDS
Dynasty (5/97)
Dynasty (5/97)
is destined for great things. She is healthy and happy with a hearty appetite for fun. Dynasty is diagnosed as legally deaf, but she loves to move to the beat of music. She can hear sounds, but not words and is an expert at lip reading. She communicates very well through gestures and she knows sign language. Dynasty has mentioned that she does like to attend church. She also enjoys animals, basketball, and drawing. Dynasty also likes to dress up and put on make-up. Dynasty enjoys sharing and engaging in physical activities. She enjoys playing tennis, watching movies, interacting with peers, listening to her headphones, and dancing.
Dynasty has experienced many set backs from various circumstances and situations. She continues to push forward with determination and joy. Dynasty is exceptionally resilient. She refuses to allow anything to hinder her. Dynasty is affectionate and caring. Dynasty needs an experienced family. Parents who will work with her and get the proper resources needed to equip her for life will be beneficial. Dynasty is ready for a forever family!
Kyle, 12 years old
Kyle, 12 years old
Kyle's permanent family needs to be a family that will provide him with structure and consistent rules. He needs a family that will be able to provide one on one time and give him lots of love and affection. He needs a family who will continue to work with him therapeutically. He needs a family that is very understanding, kind, loving, and happy. He will need a family that is very patient, and is willing to work with him on his social development. He will do very well with a family that has no other kids, grown adult kids, or children much younger than Kyle.
Ezell, age 12
Ezell deserves a family who is going to love him forever and help him grow up to be successful adult. The desired family will need to have lots of time to devote to him. He needs a family who is going to set clear and consistent boundaries and offer positive reinforcement. Ezell would benefit from a strong male figure. Ezell has a lot of emotional needs and would greatly benefit from being the only children or the youngest child in the home.
Breanna Gloria-Rae 12/95
Breanna is a very sweet and affectionate child. She loves to be well groomed, is very proud of her long hair and gives big smiles for the camera. Breanna loves listening to her music, playing soccer, going out to eat at Braums' Ice Cream and shopping for shoes with her foster family.
Breanna does very well at school and she loves to read. She is very motivated to do well in school and her favorite subject is English. Teachers report that Breanna has very little behavior issues at school. There are times when she does not remember to do her homework but she easily redirected. Breanna likes to be at school and hang out with all her friends.
Breanna is very sensitive, compassionate and is making progress on addressing situational sadness. She is now comfortable in talking with her caretakers about her feelings which makes her smile again.
Ezelle 1/99
Ezelle is a real sweetie. He is very open and will talk about anything with anybody. He has been disappointed by his loved ones in the past and has a hard time recognizing genuine affection. He is charming, engaging, and affectionate, and gives great hugs. He incorporates adults into his activities and loves to be the center of attention. He makes friends easily and is very popular. He is quite bright and would do better in school if he could just sit still. He has moved a great deal in his school years and settling into one school has improved his performance greatly. Ezelle sometimes acts before thinking, but is easily redirected. He enjoys playing with his yo-yo and can do several tricks. He also likes to draw pictures for people. He is into video games, bikes and "Heelies". Ezelle also loves gymnastics. He has taught himself how to do a back flip! It is important for him that his family allows him to participate in extracurricular activities.
Hussain 15
is a very calm, friendly child with a quiet and serious temperament. He really likes books, although sometimes he denies how much he really enjoys them. Hussain lights up when talking about a book he likes, especially history.
Hussain is also very good at organizing things and can spend a long time on a task he enjoys. He is a very bright child, but, at times, he needs to be motivated, especially with math.
Hussain has siblings, who are not part of this adoption. He is the oldest sibling and has a tendency to parent his younger brothers. He needs reminders to just be a kid and let the adults do the parenting. Hussain continues to show that he has a great desire to improve his behaviors and take responsibility for his actions.
Hussain is eager to be part of a forever family. He understands what it means to be adopted and wants to be with a family who will accept and love him no matter what. He needs a family who will provide lots of structure and attention. He will benefit from a family who is willing to build trust and be committed to him. He needs a family who can model the appropriate way that parents should interact with each other and their children.
Wuadalupe, or Lupe 15
as she prefers to be called is a bright, sensitive teenager who really wants to be adopted. She enjoys being with her friends. She loves talking on the phone, sending texts, and going to the mall. She likes movies, boys, shopping and video games. She would like to be involved in volleyball. She is athletic. Lupe is very active in the Boys and Girls Club and was honored with the opportunity to attend the Keystone Conference this year.
Lupe responds very well to structure and rules and has even admitted that she needs this to do well. She is very open and honest about her feelings when asked. Lupe is working on finding appropriate ways to express her anger. Lupe struggles some in school and receives special assistance.
Lupe is a survivor. She is beginning to learn that she can control her destiny by controlling her own behaviors. She has had many moves in the past few years and is now ready for her "forever" home. She would like to be the oldest. Lupe would like to have a Hispanic family is possible. Lupe loves sports and would like a family that is active together. Lupe needs a family that will provide her with structure that is consistently followed.
Jaqualon 9 and Javion 7
have lots of energy and love to play. Jaqualon is a happy and helpful child who is able to make friends easily. His energy and enthusiasm are contagious. He loves swimming, enjoys swinging at the park and listening to music.
Javion is a happy child who is lovable and a joy to be around. His favorite thing is watching cartoons. He zones out the world around him when his favorite cartoon is on. Javion also has a passion for riding four wheelers and riding horses. He likes to play with children his age, going to the water park, and singing to music.
Jaqualon and Javion have siblings who they have continued visitation with. They have verbalized missing them and look forward to their visitation. The plan is to reunite them with their older brother in the future. Their adoptive family needs to be open to visitations and possibly to adopting their older brother in the future.
Brandon 10
will do well with a family with parenting experience. He requires a family who will be an advocate for him in school and other activities. Brandon states that he wants a family who is active and outgoing and loves to do outdoor activities. He likes to ride bikes and scooters. This seems to help calm him down and release some of his energy. Brandon also enjoys playing basketball. He loves to eat and has a gigantic sweet tooth. Brandon plays well with other children. Brandon has other siblings who are not part of this adoption. He misses his siblings and often talks about them. He needs a family who understands his feelings and can support him.
Brandon is diagnosed with a mild form of Asperger Syndrome, but he is described as high functioning. He is at times distracted from tasks at hand. He is attending special classes at school to help with this. Math is his favorite subject in school. He does well with redirection and is working on controlling his anger. Brandon is very polite and well-mannered.
Ja'bari 9, Alexis 12, Aliysa 3, and David 2
are a very close knit sibling group. These four children are very bonded to one another and enjoy playing with each other, as well as with other children. They all love to swim and play outside and they love animals, especially horses. They play very well together. There are times when there is some sibling rivalry, but it is very short lived.
This great group is excited about adoption. They desire a family who likes to have fun, laugh, and shows them lots of love. They want a family who is going to commit to all four of them for the rest of their lives. They will benefit from a two parent family with strong, positive role models. It is also important that their family allow them to participate in extracurricular activities. Ja'bari, Alexis, Aliysa, and David are excited about being adopted. They will do best in a two parent family. It will be important for them to have clear rules and consistent boundaries.
Ty 12/96 and Tonya8/98
Ty and Tonya are beautiful, loving children who are eager to have a "forever home". They are active and like to be involved with family activities. Tonya is up for any type of family as long as she can stay with Ty and have a swimming pool! These kids love to swim and play outside. Ty and Tonya are very bonded to each other and try to look out for one another. Of course they are like any brother and sister and have their occasional disagreements, but these two are a team and will always be important to each other. Tonya and Ty need a family who can provide lots of structure, attention, and affection. They desire a family to love them unconditionally. Ty and Tonya's family must create an environment of trust and be able to give the children time to establish their roots and place in your family. It is strongly suggested that they be the youngest or only children in the family. Ty and Tonya will benefit from an experienced family eager to devote time and attention to these two precious children to assist them in their growth and development.
Demond 4/94
Demond is a very intriguing 16 year old young man. He is very outgoing and likes to talk about U.S. history. He also loves to read all kinds of books but especially likes those that talk about the U.S. Civil War. He has a wonderful smile that is very contagious. Demond is also very involved in Jr. ROTC and takes his Military Drilling and uniform very seriously. It is very obvious how much he loves being a part of Jr. ROTC. He is also very religious and likes to participate in church activities. Demond is very talkative whenever he is engaged in a conversation but can be shy at times when he has questions. Demond enjoys socializing with his siblings at home and his peers at school. He is doing pretty well in his education and occasionally has a hard time with one or two classes, but always manages to pull through. He continues to work through issues from his past and present in therapy. Demond needs good role models in his life that can help him focus and redirect when times are tough and confusing for him
Demond needs a very attentive and loving family. He requires two loving and experienced parents who can successfully handle any challenges that might arise. Demond's parents must be very supportive and patient of his continued need for therapy. He needs to be part of a family that can set firm boundaries and teach him about healthy, safe, and appropriate behaviors. Demond needs one-on-one attention. He needs love, guidance, and nurturing and he will return the affection.
Wesley 2/95
is a curious little boy, and is willing to try new things. Wesley is very affectionate and attaches himself easily to others. He loves to play outside. He really likes to play video games and watch movies. He is talkative and will strike up a conversation with anyone. His mood may change unexpectantly and he sometimes has a hard time focusing but likes to interact and be around people.
Wesley enjoys going to school and does fairly well in his education. He can have a hard time staying on tasks and may take longer to learn new things, but does well with redirection. Wesley is a great kid, who deserves a great family.
Wesley needs a very attentive and loving family. He requires experienced parents who can successfully handle any challenge. Wesley's parents will be patient and supportive of his continued need for therapy. He needs to be part of a family who can set firm boundaries and teach Wesley about healthy and appropriate relationship. He needs to be the only child, or adopted into a family with older children. Wesley needs one-on-one attention. He needs love, guidance and nurturing and he will return the affection.
Shawna 7/96
who likes to be called "Shay", is a very social, friendly, and active child. She enjoys being outside. She likes art and she really wants to be involved with horses. Rock music and hip-hop are her favorite types of music. Purple is her favorite color. Shay expresses herself by writing. She keeps a journal and writes poetry quite often. She reads daily and is currently very interested in the popular "Twilight" series. Shay stated she would really like an opportunity to go camping, tubing, and 4-wheeling.
Shay has some difficulty with school, but she is well liked by her teachers. She is trying harder to set and achieve more goals than she has in the past. She is athletic and wants to participate in extracurricular activities at school. In the future, she wants to either be a fashion designer or an archeologist.
If Shay could go anywhere in the world, she would travel to Russia because she is impressed with their buildings. She stated that their buildings seem very artistic compared to ours and she is impressed with the time people have taken with carving details on many of the old buildings in that country.
Shay has made significant progress in learning how to appropriately handle frustration. She needs encouragement and attention. She is really excited about the adoption process and desires a forever family.
Robert 2/99
is a very talkative and inquisitive child. He is very curious and he has been known to try to disassemble things to see if he can put them back together. Robert can be very affectionate and is fun to be around. He is quite a helper in his current foster home. Robert enjoys playing outside and riding his bike. He loves animals and listening to music. He has tons of energy and is always on the go.
It takes Robert some time to develop and maintain relationships. Robert is able to interact with other children, but his play requires close supervision. Robert responds best to a consistent and well structured environment both at home and at school. Robert requires assistance with staying on task.
Robert is so excited about adoption. He may not fully understand what adoption means, but he does know it means having his own family to keep him safe and happy.
Robert's family will need to be very structured and consistent with expectations. They will also need a great deal of patience and energy. Robert needs a family who is going to set clear and consistent boundaries. His family will need to be an advocate for him in the educational community, as well as throughout his life. Robert will do best in a family where he is the youngest or only child. Robert has other siblings who are not part of this adoption. It is important for him to maintain contact with his siblings.
Frances 9/00
is a happy go lucky, fun loving girl. She likes to color and enjoys singing at church. Frances' favorite subject at school is art class. She loves anything to do with Disney princess. She is a very loving child that craves attention. Frances likes traveling and enjoys going swimming.
During a trip this summer to see the Gulf, she fell in love with the sea life. She loves shells and is interested in most anything to do with nature. While visiting the Aquarium she was fascinated with the cheetah and all the birds. Frances was absolutely convinced that the cheetah was very sad and needed a home, just like her. Frances is a sweet girl that deserves a wonderful family. At school she receives supportive services to help her in her interactions with others and to support her as she learns at a slower rate than other children her age.
Full of energy, Frances is moving forward and showing progress. Frances enjoys her friends, but sometimes needs to be reminded about personal space boundaries. She benefits from and needs supervision from her caregivers when she is interacting with others. She is also learning appropriate ways to express her emotions. Sometimes emotions become overwhelming and she chooses a physical way to release them such as breaking her glasses. She strives for attention and likes to please others.
Frances needs a family that is going to love her forever. They need to have experience in supporting children who learn at a slower rate. She needs a family that is going to advocate for her in the educational community and help her succeed in life. Her family needs to offer clear and consistent boundaries, and offer lots of praise and positive reinforcement. Frances has a lot of love to give and hopes to find a family that is going to welcome her with open arms.
Carina 12/95
is bilingual and is very proud of her cultural heritage. She enjoys listening and watching her favorite Spanish speaking radio or television programs. Carina utilizes her bilingual skills and wants to take Spanish classes to increase her speaking skills.
Carina is very fun, determined, and outgoing. She has many school friends whom she misses during school breaks. Carina plays tennis for her middle school. She hopes to have her own computer someday. Carina receives special services in school, because she has difficulties with comprehension. The special services help improve Carina's grades and progress out of tutoring in certain subjects.
Carina's difficulty with comprehension makes it challenging for her to perform some of her daily living activities. Sometimes, Carina will express sadness and a sense of hopelessness as she waits for her forever family. Carina does not want to return to her native country. She prefers to be adopted by a Hispanic family where she can speak Spanish or English.
Jacob 9/02 and Mary Jane 4/00
are two siblings who are very bonded. Jacob is the "protective" big brother. Both are very talkative and can carry a conservation well. Jacob and Mary Jane are loving and energetic children who enjoy learning and meeting new friends.
Jacob loves the outdoors which explains why he prefers wearing jeans and t-shirts. He loves sports and football is his favorite. But basketball is second and he is a fan of the Dallas Mavericks pro team. Jacob attends second grade classes. Jacob does well with a male role model to assist with any issues or challenges. Mary Jane loves to eat and her favorite food is pizza. She is tall for her age and likes some sports. Mary Jane's favorite activities are playing with her Barbie dolls and video games. Mary Jane's real love is horses of any kind. She attends first grade classes and does very well. Mary Jane continues to improve on learning and following rules.
Westin 2/08
is a happy child who has never met a stranger. He is very social and has a silly and playful personality. Westin always has a smile on his face. He enjoys playing with toys that have lots of lights, sound, and movement. Westin is not fearful of animals and he loves dogs. Westin is very affectionate and he easily finds a friend in people.
Westin has mastered walking and he can walk without assistance, although his left side is still weak. He is very physically active, but in the future he may require additional equipment to help him walk. Westin receives speech, occupational, and physical therapy.
Westin also has visual problems. Westin had Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) when born and he has had two laser eye surgeries for this. Westin has special prescription glasses as he has a great deal of difficulty seeing objects up close. Even with his glasses, Westin holds all objects very close to his face, but Westin still enjoys cartoons with singing and dancing.
Westin is working very hard on maintaining his health with his current conditions. He is learning how to speak, but his vocabulary is very limited at this time. Westin continues to make great progress.
Westin needs a family who is familiar with all of the medical treatments he will require in order to provide the appropriate care. Westin also needs a family who is patient and will devote lots of time and energy into helping him develop to his full potential. Westin will do well in a home with either no other children or older children who do not require as much specialized care. Westin needs a family who will love and nurture him. It will be important for his family to be an advocate for him in the educational and medical community. Westin will require life-long care and it is very important that his family be there for him every step of the way.
Elizabeth 3/95 and Lydia 5/96
are only 14 months apart in age. They are both talkative and outgoing. Elizabeth and Lydia are very close as sisters and the bond is deep. Both girls are slow to trust new people and are slow to warm up to others.
Elizabeth and Lydia want to make sure that they are placed together in adoption. It is preferable that they be the only children in the home. They will do well with a family who nurtures them and encourages them to express their needs and feelings openly. Elizabeth and Lydia will also need a family who is very active so they can keep up with their extracurricular activities. They need a family who will advocate for their education.
Elizabeth is an athletic and outgoing youth. She is very involved in sports at school such as track, basketball, and volleyball. Elizabeth also likes to dance and enjoys shopping. Elizabeth does well in school. Her favorite classes are Chemistry and Pre-AP English. Elizabeth wants to go to college to obtain a degree in criminal justice. She wants to help kids. She is always making jokes and making those around her laugh. Elizabeth has some behavioral challenges that are common in teenagers, so she will need a family who will be patient and will work with her in this area.
Lydia is a talented and fun loving. She loves music and loves to sing. She is involved in her choir at school. Spirituality is very important to Lydia. Lydia is polite and interacts well with both children and adults. She does well in school and her favorite subjects are history, math, and reading. Lydia wants to attend college at Harvard or Yale and become a lawyer or district attorney. She has a very animated personality and is always making those around her laugh.
Elizabeth and Lydia are likely to thrive in an active home. Because both girls are so active in school and extracurricular activities, it is important for them to be with a family who will continue to encourage them. The girls would also benefit from a family who encourages spirituality. The family will need to remain patient with the girls and redirect them if they begin to argue.
Myrtie 12/94 and Daetriciona 1/96 (who likes to be called trish)
are delightful and friendly, each with a warm smile and a big heart.They are very bonded with each other. When they are not visiting each other, they stay in constant contact by phone. Both are ready for a family to keep them together and love them as they love each other.
Myrtie and Trish enjoy taking photos together, where their warm personality is captured and catches everyone's attention. Both share a common interest, which is their love of pets and farm animals. They do not have a pet dog yet, but would like to be with a family who shares the same love for animals. Myrtie and Trish have natural talents and abilities waiting to be developed and shared with loving, sincere, and compassionate parents.
Frances Rebekah David Vedamae
Frances, Rebekah, David and Vedamae will thrive in an active home. It is important for them to be with a family that will encourage them to reach their goals and dreams. All the children love animals and will do well with them in the home. Frances, Rebekah, David and Vedamae enjoy attending church and being involved in the activities. They are sweet, loving and active children. Frances (Fran) is an outgoing and loving girl who enjoys being very active. Rebekah (Beka) is a caring and bright child. David loves video games, board games, outdoor games and every kind of game there is. Vedamae (Mae) is very sweet and loving little girl.
Frances, Rebekah, David and Vedamae are very attached to each other and would like a family who will provide a loving and structured environment. The children will thrive in an active home and will require a lot of attention. They also require a family that can provide redirection through challenging behaviors. These four precious children need parents who can help them develop a strong self image and positive relationships with peers. They are very happy and active children who would like a family that can provide lots of love and attention. They will do well in a home where they are the only children.
* Frances is the oldest in the middle, Vedame is younges in black shirt and then Rebekah
Michael
Michael enjoys riding his bike and scooter. He also likes playing in the park and watching television. Michael is also a big fan of Playstation and enjoys video games. He loves to go swimming on hot summer days. He prefers to spend time with his foster family rather than being around large crowds of people.
Michael is diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome. Even though Michael enjoys being around people, he needs to be stimulated to interact with others. Michael has a sibling and a relative that he would like to maintain some type of contact with. Michael enjoys going to church and it is important to him that his new family will continue this activity with him.
At school, Michael is making progress. He is in modified classes to assist with his level of learning. Michael is in speech therapy to improve his verbal skills. He is learning to be more social with others. Michael gets along better with children who are slightly older or physically comparable to him.
He looks forward to coming home after school to play with his dogs. He likes to run with them to see who can run the fastest
Michael is looking forward to finding a family where he can grow up in. He will require a family who will be patient and provide him with structure and consistent parenting skills. His new family will also need to spend time bonding with him and giving him the attention he needs
Summer
is a very talkative teenager and is looking forward to her next birthday! She is very affectionate and loving. Summer likes to do things in her own time, and can be very independent. She is very sociable and likes to be around her friends. Supportive services are offered to Summer and she participates very willingly. She says it is her time to focus on becoming a better person!
Summer is in choir and basketball. She is also learning how to play the clarinet. She can do very well in school when she wants to, but there are times she would rather hang out with her friends.
Summer is very active and would like to have an active family that does fun things together. She would like to have siblings, and likes to demonstrate her knowledge of how to care for younger siblings. Summer needs a great family that is a good fit with her bubbly personality! She needs a family that is going to set clear and consistent boundaries and offer positive reinforcement. Summer would like a family with two parents. They will need to be able to continue her need for supportive services. Summer needs guidance and structure to strengthen her self-worth. She has siblings who are not a part of this adoption and with whom she would like to maintain relationships.
Robert and Jacob
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are fun to be around and both have a good sense of humor. They are not biological brothers but have been raised as brothers their whole lives. They get along well, but do have moments when they like to antagonize each other as almost any brothers do.
Robert and Jacob will do very well in a home that has structured routines, but also has a relaxed, comfortable, and fun atmosphere. A two parent home will be ideal. These two boys have a lot of love to give their family and look forward to finding their forever home.
LeCollin and Devin
are two great brothers who want to be adopted together. LeCollin and Devin get along very well, but they can have their moments like any siblings do. They are open to any type of family, but their main request is that that would like a family that likes to have fun and do things together.
Devin enjoys listening to music, dancing, football, video games, and basketball at the recreation center. Devin wants to be able to play baseball and participate in track. Devin is a kind child who is well-mannered. Devin enjoys participating in multiple extra curricular activities and spending family time as well. Devin is looking forward to being adopted with his brother, and hopes to find a great family. Devin wants a family that will take him fishing, swimming, and be involved in singing. Devin's family will love and accept him for who he is as well as help him pursue his passions in athletics and education.
LeCollin is a great kid that hopes to find a great family. LeCollin is very bonded to his brother, and is very protective of him. LeCollin enjoys playing football, video games and going to the recreation center. It is important for LeCollin to have the opportunity to continue football with his new family. LeCollin loves to make people laugh and has a funny sense of humor. LeCollin wants to be adopted with his younger brother into a family willing to maintain sibling contact with his older sisters.
