Colley is a very energetic and adventurous 13 year old who is very loving and caring. His favorite subject at school is physical education, as he enjoys being active.
When it comes to extra-curricular activities, Colley is a big fan of playing sports, with basketball and football topping his list of favorites, as he is looking forward to next season.
When not on the court or field, he can be the life of the room, as he likes to tell jokes and make the people around him laugh and smile. Colley likes to read, with his favorite author being Rick Roidan. He also loves to attend summer camps.
Colley’s enjoys getting the opportunity to be out and about, to play a game of miniature golf and eat out at his favorite restaurant (Golden Corral)
Colley dreams of having a mom and dad who enjoy playing and watching football with him. He would also like to have siblings, specifically a brother and sister of any age that he can grow up and create new memories with. Colley does not have any current pets but would like to have a dog one day.
If you think you could be Colley’s forever family, or for another Texas child, please contact the department at 1-800-233-3405, for more information about adoption or www.adoptchildren.org where you can also find a schedule of online public information meetings, where you can learn more about the foster/adoption program.
Or, you can email us at reporter@devinenews.com and we will pass your info onto this child’s case worker.
Category: South Texas Kids for Adoption
The following profiles are sent to us by Department of Family Protective Services, and are just a few of the many South Texas Children who are ready for adoption, and hoping and waiting to meet their forever families soon.
Christina is a sweet, caring, active 16 year old girl
Christina is a sweet, caring, active 16 year old girl, who is very social and does very well interacting with adults and other children.
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Meet 15 year old Zakery, who is an accomplished athlete who loves football.
In his free time, Zakery enjoys playing all sports, especially basketball, football, & baseball, he is also a fan of video games and spending time with his friends. In his down time, he enjoys watching comedy videos on YouTube.
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Meet Marcela – sweet, active 16 year old
Marcela is a sweet, active 16 year old teen who enjoys spending time hanging out with friends and seeking her next adventure. She also likes to read, draw, paint, watch movies, sing and listen to music.
Marcela also enjoys various traditional style Mexican dishes, and looks forward to a forever family who she can eat evening meals with, as she try’s her skills in the kitchen.
Three brothers dreaming of a forever home so they can stay together
Gabriel, Gael, and Emilio are a fun trio who enjoy sports, outdoors, and the arts.
Meet three brothers who are each other’s best friends and they are seeking to become part of their forever family.
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Meet Zak
Meet 15 year old Zakery, who is an accomplished athlete who loves football.
In his free time, Zakery enjoys playing all sports, especially basketball, football, & baseball, he is also a fan of video games and spending time with his friends. In his down time, he enjoys watching comedy videos on YouTube.
At school his favorite subject is History, but that he enjoys all of his classes and strives to excel academically.
Described by those who know Zakery, as he is a very respectable gentleman, who is contemplating a career as a welder.
Zakery is self-sufficient and likes to cook, and is fond of helping out in the kitchen, and especially around the home. Some of his favorite foods are, meatball subs, pizza, spaghetti, and tacos.
Zakery would like to be a part of a two parent family home and siblings, younger or older would be great.
If you think you could be the forever family for Zakery, or for another Texas child, please contact the department at 1-800-233-3405, for more information about adoption or visit here (www.adoptchildren.org) where you can also find a schedule of online public information meetings, where you can learn more about the foster/adoption program.
Basic 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, and
attend free training to learn about issues of abused and neglected children.
Amaris dreams of being able to join the volleyball team someday
Meet 13-year-old Amaris, who is a very bright child and outgoing teen, with a great smile, which lights up any room she is in. Amaris is very spunky and enjoys making people laugh.
Amaris is always excited for a new adventures and enjoys hikes, the beach, and trying all kinds of food, with a taste for spicy. She looks forward to activities, such as playing outdoors in parks, eating out, watching movies, and loves shopping. When inside, she enjoys quiet time watching movies, working on crafts, and journaling.
She is very talented when it comes to braiding her own hair, and she is a fan of “Crocs”, and seeks to have a pair to match her outfits. Amaris wants to take part in cheerleading and play on the volleyball team.
If you think you could be Amaris’s forever family or for another Texas child, please contact the department at 1-800-233-3405, for more information about adoption or https://www.dfps.texas.gov/Application/TARE/Home.aspx/Default
You can also find a schedule of online public information meetings where you can learn more about the foster/adoption program.
Meet Keagan
Kegan, an eleven year old who loves to entertain himself and those around him with his creativity & personality.
As a ball of energy, he finds joy in staying active, whether it’s running or walking outside, as he loves being in the open air, as being outdoors brings him warmth and happiness.
Kegan has a great appetite, and like most children, he has a sweet tooth for candies and chips. One of his favorite foods is chicken nuggets.
An ideal family for Kegan would be one with parents who could be very attentive to him, and spend a lot of one -on-one time with him, helping him to develop his life skills as he grows up. But most importantly a family who will love him forever.
If you think you could be Kegan’s forever family or for another Texas child, please contact the department at 1-800-233-3405, for more information about adoption or https://www.dfps.texas.gov/Application/TARE/Home.aspx/Default
You can also find a schedule of online public information meetings where you can learn more about the foster/adoption program.
Meet 16-year-old Hayden
Hayden is a very high-spirited young guy, who is often referred to as the funniest child ever, as he loves to joke around with his peers and make those around him smile. He is also a really good listener, and that is what makes him a great friend to his peers.
Like many children his age, Hayden loves playing video games especially on his Nintendo Switch. One of his favorite things to do is to go swimming as he really enjoys time in the pool.
He also loves to use his creative side, building and constructing ideas he has, of things he designs. When it comes to eating, Hayden loves to be adventurous, trying all kinds of foods, and looks forward to expanding taste pallet.
Hayden enjoys attending school, as he likes to learn about the world around him.
Hayden hopes to have a forever family that will encourage his interests and provide him the memories of sharing in new family activities. When asked, he says he would like a two parent family, where a mom and dad can help love & guide him as he grows.
If you think you could be Hayden’s forever family or for another Texas child, please contact the department at 1-800-233-3405, for more information about adoption or https://www.dfps.texas.gov/Application/TARE/Home.aspx/Default
You can also find a schedule of online public information meetings where you can learn more about the foster/adoption program.
Make a house a home…HANK Inc featured on TV, searching for foster parents
Ever wanted to foster, but don’t have a large enough home or money for required repairs? HANK INC, which operates three community foster homes in Medina County, is searching for loving adults who would like to foster sibling groups in one of their three community homes in Devine and Hondo.
Currently one of the homes is full, but the other two homes are in need of foster parents to make the house a home for a loving sibling group in need of a place to stay.
Their third home is opening soon.