Jenny & Amber – FAMILY IN PROGRESS

Jennifer or “Jenny” as she prefers to be called is as unique as her freckles! This 11 year old has a positive demeanor and her smile can brighten a room. Jenny can be shy in group settings but is building her confidence and finding her voice. Jenny finds it hard to narrow down her favorite things, she likes everything!
She is energetic and enjoys spending time with friends. She is a loving big sister and always looks out for her younger sister, Amber.
Little sister, Amber, may be younger and smaller, but she makes up for this with her feisty personality. At seven years old, she prefers to be the leader and goes after what she wants. She has no trouble naming all of her favorite things in any category!
Both girls like to play outside and are not afraid to get dirty. Jenny and Amber love having their hair braided and playing dress up. They can often be found playing pretend as Power Rangers or princesses, depending on the day. Jenny and Amber would like to explore sports and other interests with a family. These sweet sisters are looking for a family that can keep up with them and provide a safe and loving home where they can grow up together!

This is a legal risk adoption. 

For more information contact the adoption worker:
Christina Robb
314-854-5727
crobb@gsstl.org

Michaela

Michaela is a 15-year-old girl with a radiant smile. Her positivity is infectious and and her personality can best be described as energetic, bubbly, and easy-going. Michaela is friendly and loves to talk!

Michaela is a sophomore in high school and her favorite subject is math. With her math skills, civil or mechanical engineering are on the list for possible career choices. Michaela is also considering using her strong negotiation skills as a lawyer. She already does a great job of using these skills to advocate for herself.

Michaela has a creative side and enjoys art. She often expresses herself through her hair, make-up, and nails. When she needs to burn some energy, she looks to her favorite sports, basketball and volleyball. She hopes to play on a high school team in the future.

This outgoing girl also has a passion for experiencing new things. She loves to eat different foods, but is always happy to have her favorites; Mexican and Chick-fil-A.

Michaela would like a forever family to help her continue to be her best in school, support all of her interests, and help her achieve her future dreams.

If you are interested in learning more about Michaela, please contact:
Christina Robb
Specialized Adoption Specialist
314-854-5727
crobb@gsstl.org

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Isaiah – Adopted

Isaiah is a happy three year old boy and is described as a “little engineer” due to his fascination with figuring out how his toys work.  He loves cars and trucks and likes to play with blocks and puzzles.  Isaiah enjoys playing with other children, loves music, and playing in the water.  He has siblings that are important connections to continue.  Isaiah has overcome many obstacles and is in need of a nurturing, patient family to   continue to cheer him on!

This is a legal risk adoption.

For more information contact the adoption worker:

Christina Robb

Good Shepherd Children & Family Services

314-854-5727, ccrobb@gsstl.org

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Denzel

Denzel is a 12 year old boy who has a bright smile and personality. The 6th grader enjoys school and is proud of his grades. Denzel likes to stay active by playing football and basketball. His favorite basketball player is LeBron James. Denzel is also a huge fan of Pokémon and likes to add the cards to his collection.

If Denzel had to choose one favorite food, it would be cheeseburgers, but he also has a sweet tooth and loves to snack on candy! When Denzel is interested in something he enjoys talking about it and sharing what he has learned with others. Denzel is a sweet child with a loving heart and a big imagination. He wants to be a scientist when he grows up and is especially interested in outer space.

If you are interested in learning more about Denzel, please contact:
Christina Robb
Specialized Adoption Specialist
314-854-5727
crobb@gsstl.org

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Tylei – Adopted

Never a dull moment with Tylei, an energetic and fun 8 ½ year old. He is starting 2nd grade this fall. Tylei’s favorite subjects are reading and math. He’s an action hero fan and his favorite character is ”Ironman”. Tylei is an active and engaging young man who will tell you he loves basketball, watching television and riding his bike. His favorite shows are on Disney XD. Although he is not sure what he wants to do when he grows up, he shared that he wants his future job to be adventurous. Tylei’s inquisitive nature keeps him busy. He enjoys working with his hands, assisting with yard work and completing odd jobs around the house. Tylei could benefit from a highly structured home with a parent(s) who can set appropriate boundaries and support his current educational goals.

Termination of parental rights has not occurred yet so this would be considered a legal risk placement. For more information about Tylei, please contact:

Sandra Weindel, Adoption Specialist
Good Shepherd Children & Family Services, St. Louis, MO 63130
sweindel@ccstl.org
314-854-5739

View Tylei’s “A Place to Call Home” video here.

David – Adopted

David is a sweet seven year old boy. His infectious smile shows off his charming dimples. David has good eye contact and enjoys engaging with adults and other kids. David can be silly, laughs easily, and revels in one-on-one attention. David is independent and likes to try to do most everything himself or with only a little assistance. He enjoys school and generally does well with instructions and activities. David wears glasses at school, but likes to have a break from them when at home. You would never know from his slender frame that David has a great appetite and has never met a food he does not like!

David does have special needs and will require a patient and nurturing family that is committed to being his cheerleader, coach, and most importantly, his loving forever family.

See David’s feature on “A Place to Call Home” here: http://www.ksdk.com/video/entertainment/television/show-me-st-louis/place-to-call-home-david/63-2904086

Please contact Christina at crobb@ccstl.org or 314-854-5727 to learn more about David.