Age 11 | Available For Adoption

Messiah is an intelligent girl who aspires to work with animals when she grows up. Messiah’s favorite animal is a hedgehog. She also loves dogs, especially pit bulls and hopes to have her own emotional support dog some day. Messiah is very creative and enjoys drawing, sewing, gymnastics and dance. Messiah has experienced a lot in her young life resulting in emotional scars. She is learning to express her fears and anger through therapy and is finding inner strength for coping with her feelings. She has experienced a lot of loss in her life and will likely take some time trusting a new family. Due to these many losses, she needs a family that can maintain her important connections to include a connection with her sister. Messiah verbalizes concerns and hopes about having a home and a place to belong. There is much potential in this child but she needs help harnessing it. Messiah would thrive in a 2 parent household that can provide her a lot of attention and would do best in a home as an only child or in a home with an older sister.

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Age 12 | Available For Adoption

Austin describes himself as well behaved and is looking for a happy, stable, and structured home. He enjoys playing video games and sports like football, baseball and soccer. Austin likes dogs and other types of pets, he also loves wearing shorts, polo shirts, watching action or science fiction movies and listening to rap and country music. He also has an interest in RC (Radio Controlled racing) and likes to cook and wants to be a Chef, in the event that his passion for video gaming does not pan out. Austin would like a mother and a father but has no problem with a single parent home. He would like to have brothers or sisters but does not care if they are younger or older, however, Austin needs a family who will help motivate him to remain on track academically so he may reach his full potential. If you have room in your heart, please make room in your home for this loving pre-teen.

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Age 15 | Available For Adoption

Christy is a caring and loving child who is looking for an honest and genuine family to be with. She loves skateboarding, art, and animals (especially dogs and she has a leopard gecko). Christy plays sports like soccer, basketball, lacrosse, and cheerleading. She describes herself as nice, energetic and fun to be around. She loves music, being outdoors and she is very social. Christy would like a family who can provide the stability and unconditional love that she needs, as well as help her overcome her past losses and trauma.

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 | Available For Adoption

Zachary is a quiet and shy little boy whose autism sometimes makes it hard for him to focus. Sparks of brilliance shine through when the conversation turns to color combinations and technology. He eagerly points out, for example, that red and blue make purple, and that blue and orange make brown. Music is something else that resonates with and soothes him; he has a beautifully melodic voice. He’d eat spaghetti and chicken nuggets every day if he could, preferably while watching Blue’s Clues, Family Guy or Finding Nemo. He’s also a NASCAR fan – red cars are his favorite. Zachary engages adults with great eye contact and behind his blue eyes lies a kaleidoscope of genius, just poised for expression. A patient, compassionate family with an interest in helping Zachary explore his artistic and technological interests, while exposing him to opportunities to expand them even further, would be ideal.

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Age 10 | Available For Adoption

Jazmine is a headstrong and charming 10 year-old girl. She is hoping to find her forever family in the Tampa Bay area. She is a child who will let you know what she wants and is looking for a family that can listen to her requests and understand her feelings. Her dream family would include a mom and one sister. She enjoys getting dressed up and going shopping as well as going out on great adventures. Jazmine is a great storyteller and an excellent writer. Jazmine has made great strides in her life. There is no telling how far she can go with an encouraging, understanding, and supportive family there to back her up. You could be the home that offers all of that to her, and more.

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