Delaware Children’s Department – Heart Gallery
About the gallery
On any given day, there are nearly 100 children in Delaware who are looking for a forever family. Each child is unique and in need of the love and support only a family can provide. Every month, two children who are currently available for adoption in Delaware will be 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
2012 Heart Gallery
| May |  JOWELLEBorn 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. Right now, Jowelle thinks she would like to be a lawyer when she grows up and is ready to work hard toward this goal. Jowelle is doing very well in her foster home. She basks in receiving adult attention and praise. Her foster mother reports that she has no behavior problems at home or at school. Jowelle wants and needs a family that will ensure continued contact with her sisters. She enjoys talking to her sisters on the phone. Jowelle is expected to flourish in a home that will shower her with love. Jowelle is an affectionate girl whose dream is to become a teacher when she grows up. |
 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. |
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| April |  Japhia and GenesisMeet Japhia, who was born in 1999, and Genesis, who was born in 2005. These sisters like being silly, having fun, and telling jokes to make each other laugh. They are both enrolled in regular education classes and do well in school. Japhia is on the Honor Roll. Being a fashion model, doctor, or attorney are just a few of her career goals. Volleyball and cheerleading are some activities of interest to her. Genesis has many friends in school. She aspires to become a singer when she grows up. Having fun is what she likes to do. The girls both agree that they would prefer to have a family that likes going to church. Vacations, swimming, and outdoor activities are other things Japhia and Genesis would like to do with their family. Contact with their other sisters placed separately is very important. All families will be considered. |
 Zyann and Tyanna Born in 2000, Zyann is friendly, eager to please, and a very social girl. She loves singing, dancing, and modeling. Zyann also enjoys dressing up and going to church on Sundays. She likes to spend time with her sister and likes to braid hair. Zyann has experienced multiple stressors in her life and has some problems with her behavior because of this. She is educationally behind in school and does have an IEP. She also receives out-patient therapy to help with identify feelings and to work on her behavior. Zyann is a leader and will do anything to please and protect her younger sister, Tyanna. Born in 2002, Tyanna, like her sister, loves singing and dancing. She is a sociable girl and seems to make friends easily. Tyanna also enjoys getting dressed up for church. She is a follower who really looks up to her older sister Zyann. Tyanna has an IEP and gets out-patient therapy services for her behavior. She is also learning how to better manage her emotions. She receives weekly tutoring for her school work. Tyanna has had past diagnoses of Pervasive Developmental Disorder and Oppositional Defiant Disorder. Zyann and Tyanna are engaging and friendly girls who need to be together within a permanent family that will understand their needs and love them unconditionally. |
| March |  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. Isaiah
is a sweetheart who is well mannered and wants to improve his life. Could
your family provide permanency for him?
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 JUWON,
born in 1997, is an African American boy with a passion for playing
drums. Juwon also likes to play basketball and is very much liked
by his peers. Juwon shares a very close bond with his younger
brother and is very protective of him. Juwon would like to be
adopted with his brother by a family that enjoys spending a lot
of time and being very active with kids. Does that sound
like your family?TYREK, born in 2000, is an African American boy who enjoys playing sports and video games. Tyrek is very close with his brother. Tyrek looks up to his older brother and at times seeks guidance from him. Tyrek excels academically; he thrives upon and enjoys positive praises. Tyrek would like to be adopted with his brother by a family that spends a lot of quality time with kids and that would give him lots of love and nurturing. Might that be your family? |
| February | 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. |
 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! |
| January | JUWON,
born in 1997, is an African American boy with a passion for playing
drums. Juwon also likes to play basketball and is very much liked
by his peers. Juwon shares a very close bond with his younger
brother and is very protective of him. Juwon would like to be
adopted with his brother by a family that enjoys spending a lot
of time and being very active with kids. Does that sound
like your family? TYREK, born in 2000, is an African American boy who enjoys playing sports and video games. Tyrek is very close with his brother. Tyrek looks up to his older brother and at times seeks guidance from him. Tyrek excels academically; he thrives upon and enjoys positive praises. Tyrek would like to be adopted with his brother by a family that spends a lot of quality time with kids and that would give him lots of love and nurturing. Might that be your family? |
 NYAIRE was
born in 1999 and is a very affectionate, extremely intelligent,
African-American boy. He loves to laugh, play outside, shoot
hoops, and ride his bicycle. He attends regular counseling
to help him express his feelings in an appropriate manner. Wouldn’t
you love the opportunity to become the adoptive family he awaits? |
