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Bella

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Age 15  | Available For Adoption

Bella is a beautiful young lady inside and out. She is a vibrant, sweet and friendly girl who is quite creative. She enjoys doing make up, drawing cartoons and painting. She hopes to be a makeup artist someday. Bella is also in the school band and plays the French horn. Just like most teenagers, Bella enjoys spending time with her friends and likes listening to all kinds of music, however her favorite music is pop and rap. Her favorite food is pasta. Bella gets a lot of comfort from stuffed animals and loves everything Hello Kitty, she also loves animals and would like an emotional support dog someday.

Bella needs to know she is an important part of a family. She is open to being adopted and is seeking a supportive family that will allow her to be a typical teenager. She would like a fun family that goes places and has family dinners together. Bella is a 15 year-old-girl that has experienced a lot of disappointment and is in the process of rebuilding trust in the world around her. A loving family that will accept Bella for who she is and help her reach her potential is needed. She will do best in a family where there is a nurturing and attentive mother who follows through with any promises made. Bella also needs a family that will help her maintain the biological connections that are important to her.

 

Photograph by Peter Acker

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Shantrise

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Age 14  | Available For Adoption

Shantrise is a bright young woman with great potential. She enjoys music, playing football, playing with makeup and doing hair. Shantrise is very intelligent and does well in school when she applies herself. She would benefit greatly from parents who are willing to support her in learning appropriate ways to express her frustration and anger related to the trauma she has experienced. Shantrise responds well to patience and she desires parents who will be positive supports and who take the time to understand who she is as an individual. Shantrise has siblings she would like to remain in contact with so her forever family must be open to biological family contact.

Photograph by Peter Acker

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Briahna

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Age 13  | Available For Adoption

Briahna is a twelve year old happy child with dark blond hair. She is outgoing, not afraid to express her opinion, loves attention, and loves to be social.

She has a robust personality, a flair for drama and a huge smile. She aspires to be an actress or singer when she grows up. She aspires to be on The Voice but is not sure what song she will sing, yet. She will be noticed in a crowd, as she is outgoing, friendly and can be silly! She would like to be “queen of the house”! Briahna loves gymnastics, dancing and is extremely intelligent with great potential academically. Briahna has an older sister and young brother who are being adopted with a separate family and she desires a family who would allow her to maintain consistent contact and visits with her siblings.

A family for Brianna would be trained and knowledgeable of children who have experienced trauma. They would be giving, guiding, and coaching the children on positive ways and benefits of making and achieving good choices and goals. The family would believe in rewarding good behavior and established consequences for undesired behavior. They would understand the stability of practicing positive parenting skills that include setting limitations, establishing boundaries and maintaining flexibility to adapt should circumstances arise. The family would be willing to accept the wonderful qualities and cohesiveness of the bond that Briahna has with her siblings.

Photographs by Lisa DeLong Photography

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Levi

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Age 8  | Available for Adoption

Levi is described as outspoken, charming, and funny. He is currently enrolled in the 2nd grade in Palmetto, Florida and is described as a very intelligent child. Levi likes to go to the park, he also enjoys being outside to play sports and he loves to play with puzzles, car toys, and Lego. Overall, Levi is a healthy child with no chronic health conditions and he does have some behavioral challenges, which can be very much be redirected. Photograph by Wendy Dewhurst

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James, Jamir, Jelaina, Jizzelle

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James

James – DOB 6/3/2010

James is the oldest child of a sibling group of four. He’s a very happy child and friendly to everyone. He enjoys playing with his younger siblings and the other foster children in his home. He is hesitant when talking, especially around new people. He likes to eat spaghetti noodles and anything to do with eggs. He doesn’t seem to like eating hamburgers.

Jizzelle

Jizzelle – DOB 12/08/2014

Jizzelle is the third child in this sibling group of four. She’s very playful and active child and has the energy of 4 people. She has been known to be headstrong . Jizelle has a strong personality where she says what’s on her mind. She enjoys dressing up like a princess and wishes to be one. Her favorite TV show is “My Little Pony” and tends to be a picky eater. Her favorite things to eat are pizza and chips.

Jelaina

Jelaina – DOB 09/06/2013

Jelaina is the second child in this sibling group of four and has a big smile. She’s shy around new people and cautious, but once comfortable with a person, she enjoys giving them many hugs. She can be sensitive to having her own space, but does love to play with other children outside. She also enjoys riding her bike and is not picky about what she eats.

Jamir

Jamir – DOB 03/25/2016

Jamir is the youngest boy in this sibling group of four. He’s a very shy child even around people he knows. His favorite show to watch is “Paw Patrol”, but he mostly likes to play with his siblings. He enjoys toys that have train theme like Thomas the Train and very fast cars. He loves to eat and is not a picky eater. He favorite items to eat are Mac & Cheese, rice, beans, and desserts.

This sibling group is bonded to each other and they desire to be adopted together. They need two strong parents who are patient, understanding, and most of all loving. They would also do best in a family that has a lot of energy that can provide them with close supervision at all times and ensure they can attend their numerous appointments. The children would thrive with a lot of structure and consistency in their life and can struggle with unexpected changes.

James, Jamir, Jelaina, Jizzelle – photographed by Michael Fults
www.fotofinitysrq.com
For enquiries: Allison Juceam
info@heartgallerysarasota.org
Tel 941.363.1423

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