ADOPTION
Children & Families First is committed to finding loving, supportive families for children who need permanent homes through adoption. Individual consideration is given to each family's situation in relation to the needs of the specific child or children.
Children of all racial backgrounds need adoption, however, most are African American. Many of the children have special needs or situations, such as:
- Traumatic separations from caretakers
- Multiple foster home placements
- Part of a sibling group
- 8 years of age or older
- Challenging, difficult behaviors
- Prenatal exposure to drugs and/or alcohol
- Physically and/or mentally challenged
- At-risk for HIV/AIDS
- Legal risk adoption placements (when parents' rights are not yet terminated)
- Open adoption with direct contact with birth family
Children in need of a loving home through Adoption:
BRIAN
(post date: October 1, 2008)
Brian is a healthy nine year old, African American male. He has black hair, large brown eyes, and a bright smile. Brian became legally free on August 22, 2008 when Termination of Parental Rights was granted. Brian is an attractive and intelligent child who is very sensitive to the moods of the adults around him. He is extremely aware of his surroundings and has a keen sense of direction when traveling by car. Brian likes the attention of adults especially adults who bring him toys. He will even directly ask adults to buy him toys, and he is very appreciative when he does receive them. Brian can appear sad, distant, and moody at times, but will perk up if you engage him in games or bike riding. Brian likes to try to be in charge and will show great concern for the safety and well-being of the people he cares about. Brian could grow in a family that would help him feel like he was wanted, loved, and cherished. He would most likely benefit from a family where he could be the youngest child and have older siblings who would serve as role models. He needs to be in a family where he would not have to feel like he had to protect or take care of someone else.
If you are interested in finding out more information regarding Brian, please contact:
Lisa Hutcheson
302-674-8384
lisa.hutcheson@cffde.org
LYNN
(post date: July 29, 2008)
Lynn is a 13 year old boy who desires to be adopted. He would prefer to be placed with a Caucasian family with no more than two children. He enjoys anything to do with cars, playing video games, playing sports, attending camp, attending church, and spending time with his current family. He is a good helper around the house and enjoys being able to take care of the dog. Lynn still has contact with his birth mother and visits with his little sister. He would like to be able to continue this. He is diagnosed with ADHD, ODD, and depression. He needs a family that can be firm, loving, and patient. He struggles in school with both academics and behaviors. His future family will have to be involved in his schooling. Lynn is a very kind-hearted boy who wants to continue his search for a forever family.
If you are interested in finding out more information regarding Lynn, please contact:
Julie Shriner, DFS
302-856-5450
CAMRON
(post date: June 10, 2008)
Camron is a content and adorable 2 ½ year old Caucasian male with curly brown hair and green eyes. Camron has severe medical issues and totally depends on others for his well- being. Camron has a brain injury, bi-lateral hearing loss, cortical blindness, Cerebral Palsy and requires a feeding tube. He is being followed by a group of specialists at the Nemours Children’s Hospital and is on several medications. Camron receives physical, occupational, and speech therapy.
He enjoys being cuddled and going outdoors as long as it not too hot. Camron is in need of an adoptive family who will be dedicated and committed in ensuring his medical needs are met and will also provide a stable, safe, and nurturing home.
If you would like to find out more about Camron, please contact:
Comfort Broderick, Social Worker, Foster Care
(302) 674-8384 x107
comfort.broderick@cffde.org
