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Delaware Children’s Department Heart Gallery

2008      2009      2010      2011      2012      2013

About the gallery

On any given day, there are approximately 50 children in Delaware waiting for an adoptive family. Each child is unique and in need of the love and support only a family can provide. Every month, two portraits of children currently available for adoption in Delaware are highlighted in this online Heart Gallery.

Please contact Lisa K. T. Jumps, M.Ed., Permanency Administrator, Division of Family Services, 302.633.2658, Lisa.Jumps@state.de.us


May 2013

Click picture to view larger image. Hanna, born in 2002, is an adorable girl. She is very smart, artistic, active, and sociable. Hanna likes to learn and enjoys going to school. She also enjoys playing outside and going to parks.

Hanna has endured an enormous amount of hurt, and her experiences have left her confused and angry. She is often hyper-vigilant and fearful with a tendency to respond in a fight or flight manner. Hanna is also very resilient; she is a tenacious girl with the ability to learn new things. Hanna needs the unconditional love, support, and consistency of a permanent family. She hopes for a family to understand her struggles and to help her achieve a happy life.

Accepting inquiries from DE, PA, NJ, and MD only.


Click picture to view larger image. Lamar, born in 2000, is an endearing, eager-to-please young man. Generally soft-spoken and sensitive, he can be initially shy around new people. Lamar is very settled in his current foster home. While the family loves Lamar a great deal, they, sadly, cannot adopt him permanently.

Lamar tries hard and does well in school. He takes great pride in completing his household chores each week.
Lamar loves to swim and says that his favorite food is pancakes!  Lamar has three older brothers with whom he would love to stay in contact. It is hoped that his adoptive family will allow Lamar to stay connected and continue a relationship with his brothers.

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April 2013

Click picture to view larger image. LaKyisha, born in 1998, is a beautiful teenage girl. LaKyisha enjoys drawing; watching "Victorious" on television; and singing, using her karaoke machine. LaKyisha wants potential families to know that she is nice and likes to go out!   She enjoys going to the movies, going out to eat, and of course, shopping.

LaKyisha takes her time getting to know adults in her life, because she has been disappointed in the past. Once she gets to know you, she is a sweet girl. LaKyisha is a resilient child and has come a long way from the traumatic childhood that she has experienced. She is currently receiving weekly therapy services to help understand her losses. She also receives special education services in school. The ideal home for LaKyisha would be a patient family that would provide the structure and supervision she needs. It would be best if she were the youngest or only child.

LaKyisha is a great girl who needs a family to guide her through her teenage years into a strong and successful woman. LaKyisha is very excited at the thought of being adopted and wishes to have a family to call her own!


Click picture to view larger image. Lynwood, born in 1999, has a charming personality.  He is very social and loves playing with other children.  However, he requires a lot of individual attention and redirection to do his best.  Lynwood is very loyal to those he loves.  He participates in a special school program with additional emotional and educational supports and does well in a smaller classroom setting.  Lynwood loves physical activities, particularly swimming and basketball!

 

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March 2013


Click picture to view larger image. Kwadre, born in 1998, LOVES animals!  He not only enjoys playing with the family dog, but he also collects stuffed animals and loves watching television shows on Animal Planet.  Kwadre also enjoys drawing.  He can be very inquisitive and often asks insightful questions.  Kwadre receives additional educational supports at his local middle school, and he says that he likes middle school so far.

 


Click picture to view larger image. Nyaire was born in 1999; his favorite sports are football and basketball, and he loves going to the gym to play. A charming and polite young man, he has a contagious smile and quick sense of humor. He collects both Matchbox and model cars, as well as trading cards. Nyaire loves wrestling and watching WWE on TV whenever he has a chance! Nyaire likes to look good and loves to wear the jerseys of his favorite athletes. Additionally, he enjoys reading and drawing. He can often be found with a book or a sketch pad.

Nyaire is currently enrolled in a small, specialized treatment classroom capable of addressing his individual and behavioral needs. A very intelligent and artistic youth,  he responds well to consistent, clear limits and consequences.

Nyaire has been disappointed many times in his life and will benefit from a family who will remain committed to him through the good and bad times. This sweet boy is full of wonderful potential and could flourish with the love, support, and endurance of a family.

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February 2013


Click picture to view larger image. Hanna, born in 2002, is an adorable girl. She is very smart, artistic, active, and sociable. Hanna likes to learn and enjoys going to school. She also enjoys playing outside and going to parks.

Hanna has endured an enormous amount of hurt, and her experiences have left her confused and angry. She is often hyper-vigilant and fearful with a tendency to respond in a fight or flight manner. Hanna is also very resilient; she is a tenacious girl with the ability to learn new things. Hanna needs the unconditional love, support, and consistency of a permanent family. She hopes for a family to understand her struggles and to help her achieve a happy life.

Accepting inquiries from DE, PA, NJ, and MD only.


Click picture to view larger image. Keijer, born in 2003, enjoys being busy! He likes to play board games, as well as playing with his Nintendo DS. Keijer also enjoys puzzles and building things. He is in the 2nd grade and receives special education services.

Keijer has been in foster care for approximately 4.5 years and has had a total of five placements. Unfortunately, he has also had two disrupted prospective adoptive placements. Keijer is currently in a foster home, where he is doing well. He regularly attends church with his family.  Keijer would benefit from an African American family with structure and consistency. He tends to respond well to males, so either a parent or a family with a single dad would be best.

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January 2013


Click picture to view larger image. Lamar, born in 2000, is an endearing, eager-to-please young man. Generally soft-spoken and sensitive, he can be initially shy around new people. Lamar is very settled in his current foster home. While the family loves Lamar a great deal, they, sadly, cannot adopt him permanently.

Lamar tries hard and does well in school. He takes great pride in completing his household chores each week.
Lamar loves to swim and says that his favorite food is pancakes!  Lamar has three older brothers with whom he would love to stay in contact. It is hoped that his adoptive family will allow Lamar to stay connected and continue a relationship with his brothers.


Click picture to view larger image. Nyzeir, born in 2003, is extremely bright, artistic, and naturally athletic. He loves to challenge himself at various sports, including basketball and football.

Nyzeir can be very sweet and affectionate when he feels comfortable.

He struggles with oppositional behavior at school and in his foster home; he can often be anxious and easily frustrated.

Nyzeir is a child who could absolutely thrive with the right family. He has shown an ability to form positive relationships, interact well in team sports, and is a naturally observant and intelligent young boy. He would do well as a single child or the youngest child in the family.

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Last Updated: Wednesday, 08-May-2013 09:00:00 EDT
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