South Texas Kids for Adoption

Meet Michelle…

Meet Michelle…
Michelle is a kind and happy 16-year-old who enjoys the Harry Potter movie series, with Draco Malfoy being her favorite character. She is a big fan of board games, especially UNO.

It’s easy to engage in a conversation with Michelle as loves to chat and loves to learn.
Her favorite color is blue, and in her free time, she likes watching TV, listening to music, and spending time with others. Michelle is also a big foodie. She is adventurous when it comes to food and loves trying new dishes, but fries and McDonald’s are still among her top favorites.
Michelle would benefit from a loving family, who will love and care for her, and be a part of growth as a young adult. She would also love to have sibling of any age.

Michelle always has a smile on her face and enjoys spending time playing with others.
As of now she plans to attend college and pursue a career as a caseworker “to help families and children in need.”

If you think you could be a forever family for Michelle or another Texas child, call 1-800-233-3405. For more information visit www.adoptchildren.org where you can find a schedule of online public information meetings, and learn about the foster/adoption program.

You can also view the www.heartgallerystx.org website, where South Texas children have their portraits along with individual personal stories they wish to share.

Jesus is a sweet, caring, and energetic teenager

Jesus is a sweet, caring, and energetic teenager who enjoys school and is always eager to learn, he is particularly fascinated by learning how things work.
While he enjoys playing video games, basketball, football and track, his true passion is baseball. Jesus is inspired by both professional athletes and his peers and is determined to learn and improve his skills.
Some fun facts about Jesus, he likes cheese pizza and would like to be a professional baseball player.
Jesus has a dream of a mother & father for parents, and multiple siblings, so he can create and share adventures with them all together as a family.
In his own words what Jesus would like his future forever family to know about him, “Hi! My name is Jesus, and I love to play video games, but I really want to play baseball”.
If you think you could be a forever family for Jesus or another Texas child, call 1-800-233-3405. For more information visit www.adoptchildren.org where you can find a schedule of online public information meetings, and learn about the foster/adoption program.
You can also view the www.heartgallerystx.org website, where South Texas children have their portraits along with individual personal stories they wish to share, with their future forever family.
Basic Adoption Requirements
The prospective foster/adoptive parents may be single or married and must:
be at least 21 years of age, financially stable, and responsible mature adults
complete an application (staff will assist you if you prefer)
share information regarding their background and lifestyle
provide relative and non-relative references
show proof of marriage and/or divorce (if applicable)
agree to a home study which includes visits with all household members
allow staff to complete a criminal history background check and an abuse/neglect check on all adults in the household
attend free training to learn about issues of abused and neglected children

Julian enjoys making new friends and being active

Julius is a friendly teen who is very social, enjoys making new friends, and carrying on conversations with everyone who is a part of his world.

Like many his age, Julius enjoys playing video games, football, and riding his bicycle. He also has a talent for creations in the kitchen, as Julius enjoys cooking meals for himself and others, with his specialties being chicken alfredo, baking cakes & cupcakes, along with other gourmand treats. Baking is something Julius truly is passionate about as he, finds it is a fun way to wind down his day after completing his homework.

Julius is excited about the idea of being adopted into his forever family and is eager to be matched with a mom and dad. Forever parents who will love him unconditionally, always protect and keep him safe. Julius’s future family would be one who enjoys outdoor recreational activities such as going to parks and swimming pools. And one where he could share and further develop his cooking & baking skills!

In his own words to his future forever family – “…..Hello, I am Julius, I enjoy making friends, playing video games, cooking, and baking desserts….”.

If you think you could be a forever family for Julius or another Texas child, call 1-800-233-3405. For more information visit www.adoptchildren.org where you can find a schedule of online public information meetings, and learn about the foster/adoption program.

You can also view the www.heartgallerystx.org website, where South Texas children have their portraits along with individual personal stories they wish to share, with their future forever family.

Basic Adoption Requirements

The prospective foster/adoptive parents may be single or married and must:

be at least 21 years of age, financially stable, and responsible mature adults
complete an application (staff will assist you if you prefer)
share information regarding their background and lifestyle
provide relative and non-relative references
show proof of marriage and/or divorce (if applicable)
agree to a home study which includes visits with all household members
allow staff to complete a criminal history background check and an abuse/neglect check on all adults in the household
attend free training to learn about issues of abused and neglected children

Yuliana, 5, brings happiness to everyone she meets

Yuliana is a bright and joyful 5-year-old who brings happiness to everyone around her, with a glowing smile. Although she uses a wheelchair to assist getting around, this doesn’t stop her from exploring the world in her own unique way.

One of her greatest loves is music. Whether she’s listening to her favorite songs or moving along to the rhythm, music brings her immense joy and helps her connect with the world. She also enjoys watching a variety of shows on television, where she finds entertainment and inspiration in the characters and stories she watches.

Though expressing herself verbally can be challenging, Yuliana continues to thrive, supported by her loving caregivers. Every day, she displays resilience, joy, and a unique sense of wonder, reminding those around her of the beauty and strength she carries within. She may experience the world differently, but her vibrant spirit and love for life shine brightly, filling hearts with warmth and admiration.

Yuliana is looking for a family that can provide a safe, nurturing, and stable environment. She wants a family that is loving, patient, and understanding, where she feels accepted and supported.

If you think you could be a forever family for Yuliana or another Texas child, please call 1-800-233-3405 for more information or visit www.adoptchildren.org where you can find a schedule of online public information meetings, and learn about the foster/adoption program.
You can also view the www.heartgallerystx.org website, where South Texas children have their portraits along with individual personal stories they wish to share, with their future forever family.

Cesar’s dream is finding his forever family, hopes to be a barber someday

Meet 13-year-old Cesar. Cesar’s dream is finding his forever family, who will make him a part of a forever home & family, with parents who will love and guide him into adulthood.
At thirteen years of age, Cesar is like many children his age; he’s talkative, friendly, and social. Cesar likes to participate in all sorts of events, whether school games, dances, or arcades. He is also very athletic, and is very good at all sports; however football is his favorite sport. And would love to have parents to be his biggest “fans in the stands”, and cheer him on, not only on the football field, but in life.
Cesar’s enjoys attending school as he gets an opportunity to interact with friends. His favorite subject is Math, as he is very good at it.
For a career, Cesar’s current plan is to attend barber school, becoming a licensed barber, and open his own business.
Cesar is an animal lover, and he holds a special place in his heart for dogs. So a family with a dog or two, with be ideal.
If you think you could be a forever family or Cesar or another Texas child, please call 1-800-233-3405 for more information or visit www.adoptchildren.org where you can find a schedule of online public information meetings, and learn about the foster/adoption program.
You can also view the www.heartgallerystx.org website, where South Texas children have their portraits along with individual personal stories they wish to share, with their future forever family.

Basic Adoption Requirements
The prospective foster/adoptive parents may be single or married and must:
be at least 21 years of age, financially stable, and responsible mature adults
complete an application (staff will assist you if you prefer)
share information regarding their background and lifestyle
provide relative and non-relative references
show proof of marriage and/or divorce (if applicable)
agree to a home study which includes visits with all household members
allow staff to complete a criminal history background check and an abuse/neglect check on all adults in the household
attend free training to learn about issues of abused and neglected children.

Arabians storm by Lady Mavs

Arabian Yaya Rodriguez sinks another basket. Photo by J DuBose.

Jerel Beaty
Staff writer
Talk about going from one extreme to the other. Devine defeated Pearsall easily 54-15 January 7 then had a 57-56 overtime thriller versus Floresville January 10 to keep their District 27-4A spotless at 6-0 prior to their January 14 tilt against Uvalde on Sessions Court inside the DSAC.
vs Pearsall
Um, this one was never close. Devine put away the Lady Mavericks early and often as the Arabians bolted out to an 18-2 lead after one and 32-7 at the break in their decisive 54-15 thumping in Pearsall on January 7.
Devine did not shoot the ball particularly well from the floor, but it did not matter. The Arabians 31% more than doubled the Lady Mavs 14% output as it appeared the nets did not warm up until the varsity boys put on their 98-90 offensive display.
The Arabian defense was…

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Ready for an adventure? Meet Jesse

Jesse is a charismatic, energetic teen who is looking forward to his next adventure.
Jesse likes spending time assembling and fixing electronics. He is very tech savvy and handy in fixing things.
Always ready to provide a helping hand, Jesse likes to be involved in various activities, such as helping out around the home by cutting the grass and reading the Bible.
Jesse makes friends easily. He is a hardworking student, making A’s and B’s at school. He is thinking about joining the school football team and looks forward to getting a job.
Jesse wants to go to college, since he wants to be a shoe designer or pursue a career in law enforcement.
Jesse likes eating all kinds of food, with Mexican food being his particular favorite.
Jesse’s forever family will be one that is active and is up for adventures. Jesse looks forward to having a mom and dad and is open to older siblings he can look up to. He looks forward to being able to continue learning important life skills, and especially having a family who will be able to support him navigate his future goals.

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Meet John…

At 12 years old John has really begun to let his personality shine, as he likes to laugh and joke around. Being a fan of the outdoors, John loves sports, especially football and basketball. Also, when outdoors, he has fun riding his bike, indoors, like others his age, he enjoys playing video games.
John enjoys school, and one of favorite activities to enhance his learning, is using the computer to explore the various math educational web sites, as it’s the subject he excels in.
John knows an education is very important, as he has a goal of becoming a police officer when he gets older, as he would like to have a career where he can help other people.
For his forever family, John would like them to know; he has fun taking silly pictures, would like a pet dog or cat, but most importantly, he would like a mom and dad who can spend time with him, taking part in his various activities and loving him.
If you think you could be John’s forever family, or for another Texas child, call 1-800-233-3405. For more information visit www.adoptchildren.org where you can find a schedule of online public information meetings, and learn about the foster/adoption program.

Meet Misty …

Meet Misty, who is a kind and warmhearted 17-year-old teenager who likes to care for animals and others. She is very career driven, and would like to better her community, as she is looking into joining a law enforcement agency sometime in her future. But first she plans on attending college.
Academically, Misty works hard to her grades in the A- B zone. She is currently on the tennis team and thinks she would like to also try some additional extracurricular activities her school offers.
In her personal time, Misty develops her creative side, as she creates art with oils, pastels & paint … and in addition to being an artist… she loves to read adventure style novels.
Misty does not have any current animals of her own, although she volunteers at pet facility, where she helps out in various ways, and hopes her future family will have pets.

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Hugs & Smiles!

At 10 years of age, Enrique is child that loves to have fun and laugh, and he gives great hugs! Enrique has a sweet desire to be helpful and assist others. And one thing is for sure… you can always find Enrique with a big smile on his face!!!
When it comes to favorites, Enrique loves anything Pokémon. And like many children his age he enjoys video games finding them lots of fun to play! Enrique is also very open to trying new things and has a great time taking part in almost any activity.
When it comes to school, Enrique looks forward to attending school daily as he loves to learn. He says one day in the future he would like to play football; however he also enjoys getting to go swimming.
Enrique does not know for sure what he would like to do when he gets older, as he has a very open mind to learning about all different things, leaving him to have an open mind about a potential career field.

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