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Hasan, born in 2002, is a bright, articulate young man who has a winning smile that lights up a room.

He has black hair, brown eyes, brown skin, and cute dimples. He is a very active child who is charming. loving and affectionate. He is athletic and enjoys playing on a football team.

Hasan has a strong desire to learn and loves school. Hasan does well in school and is above grade level in math and reading.
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Ahleerah, born in 2005, is a beautiful little girl who loves to draw. She is a bright and social child who does well in school and enjoys playing with her peers.

Malachi, born in 2006,  is a charming little boy with a bright and engaging smile. He is an incredibly active and athletic child who loves any physical activity.

Ahleerah and Malachi share a strong sibling bond despite living apart.
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EDIE is an attractive young lady born in 1995.

She is all girl!!  She loves getting her nails done and experimenting with makeup.

Edie is an active person who enjoys roller skating and swimming.

In the past, she expressed an interest in learning how to play the violin.

Edie is a sensitive person who cares about others.
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Born in 1996, soft-spoken Jowelle is such an active teenage girl.

She is well known in her school due to being on the middle school's field hockey, basketball, cheer leading, and softball teams!

Though her extra-curricular activities keep her busy, Jowelle still manages to earn great grades and is on the honor roll.

She would like to be a lawyer when she grows up and is ready to work hard toward this goal.
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ISAIAH, born in 1997, is an African American boy who really enjoys sports, playing different ones as the seasons change.

He enjoys basketball and football the most.  Isaiah is currently playing football and has been doing very well.

He is learning to be a team player both on and off the field.

Isaiah has continued to make behavioral improvements and is also doing well in school.
In The News
- Week 5: Messiah and Iyana-Children’s Department Wraps-Up November as Adoption Month with Sibling Spotlight
- Fourth Annual National Adoption Day Celebration Takes Place in Dover
- Week 4: Kwadre - Youth in Foster Care Looking for a Place to Call Home
- Week 3: Isaiah - Youth in Foster Care Looking for a Place to Call Home
- Week 2: Nyaire - Youth in Foster Care Looking for a Place to Call Home
- Week 1: Jowelle - Youth in Foster Care Looking for a Place to Call Home
- Extended-Hour Programming at Community Centers Continues Through September
- Town Hall Discussion on Underage Drinking Ahead of Labor Day Weekend
- Local Community Centers to Offer Extended-Hour Programming for Summer Season
- Children’s Advocates Go to Bat with Wilmington Blue Rocks
- Early Child Care Programs Engage Children in Creating a Display of Feelings
- “Get the Scoop on Mental Health” Dishes out Information and Italian Ice
- PBH Forum Stresses Value of Partnerships, Personal Responsibility
- Daylong Conference to Focus on Business Side of Child Care
- Delaware Children’s Department Promotes “Children’s Mental Health Matters”
- Children’s Advocates Go to Bat with Wilmington Blue Rocks
- Bernard Hopkins to Inspire Youth During Speaking Engagement in Wilmington
- Underage Drinking Video Earns Delaware’s Kids Department Platinum Ava Award
- Two DE Youth in Foster Care to be Featured on NBC10’s Wednesday’s Child
- DE Youth in Foster Care Vie for $50,000 Grant Through Pepsi Refresh Project
- "Step Up" Campaign Encourages Parents to Prevent Underage Drinking
- Third Annual National Adoption Day Celebration Takes Place in Dover
- Ferris School and Habitat For Humanity Partnership Recognized by Gov. Markell
- State Agencies Join Together To Better Support Youth Aging Out of Foster Care
- Celebrities Come to Delaware with Important Message for Teens
- Delaware Children’s Department Promotes “Children’s Mental Health Matters”
Last Updated: Monday, 09-Jan-2012 13:59:29 EST
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