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.
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.
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Meet Nayeli….
Nayeli is a pre-teen gal with a super sweet personality that stands out as the moment you meet her and see her smile, as she is always looking forward to meeting new people.
One of Nayeli’s superpowers is to see the best attributes of those around her, as she makes a point to give them compliments.
Nayeli has matured with her age, and when around other children, she is not afraid to channel her inner child and use her imagination.
Nayeli has a big heart and is always caring for those that are around her. There is no doubt that Nayeli strives to be happy and keep those around her as happy as she is.
Nayeli loves to play with Pokémon cards, race cars, and monster trucks, but she can also channel into her girly self and play with barbie dolls and make-believe games.
Nayeli loves education and really put initiative when she is learning subjects and activities. She also loves school because she gets to interact with other children her age.
Nayeli has never played on an organized team but looks forward to trying her talents at playing basketball, and being part of a team. She also is looking forward to a career as a nurse as Nayeli likes to give back and help others.
When going out to eat, Nayeli loves all kinds of food, but her favorite is Mexican.
Nayeli wants to be part of a family with a mom and dad who will love and accept her as part of the family.
If you think you could be a forever family for Nayeli 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 NEW 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.
Meet two teen sisters who are very bonded together and seeking to become part of their 4Ever Family.
16-year-old Jasmine is a very social & talkative, with a big personally and strong leadership skills. She also enjoys being helpful around the house doing chores, cooking and helping out in the garden. Jasmine is also very caring, especially towards animals, as she has a love of caring for them.
During her personal time, Jasmine enjoys drawing & coloring, dancing, listening to music, and watching Korean shows on Netflix.
Jasmine is currently in the school’s band and plays the clarinet; she will also be participating in marching band and is interested in joining jazz band.
Planning for her future, Jasmine is interested in attending college, and would like to be either a veterinarian, or explore a career in law enforcement.
Jasmine enjoys attending outings, going to the movies, and the pool, she recently started going to the gym and she also likes to attend church on Sundays.
Fun facts about Jasmine, her favorite food are tacos, and she is currently building her own garden and a chicken coop, to take fresh eggs to the famers market.
Meet Keyla and Cristina…
Meet Keyla who is 15 and Cristina 14, who are a pair of caring, loving, and happy sisters.
And to meet them, you know right away they are sisters, as Keyla and Cristina share many of the same interests, along with spending most of their time together.
They enjoy doing arts and crafts, spending time with animals, attending church regularly, and playing on their tablets.
Keyla and Cristina, like many siblings, enjoy their time together but are each their own person and can be independent.
Making Music…
Playing sports, pets, and making music are just a few of their favorite things. Brothers Jose and Moses, 12 and 14, are two extraordinary South Texas kids who want and deserve a family of their own.
Meet Jose and Moses, two extraordinary South Texas kids.
Jose is a very active 12-year-old who likes playing basketball and any sports in general. He can be described as having an extroverted personality and is a fan of playing video games with his brother.
At school, Jose enjoys his orchestra class where he plays the violin and taking part in gym class. Jose is still undecisive on what he wants to major in at college, but knows he still has a few years to think about it. But he doesn’t have to think long of an answer when asked his favorite food, as its lemon pepper wings from Wingstop.
Moses is the older brother at 14, and a little more quiet than his younger brother who he enjoys spending time with. He also likes helping around the house and being involved in family activities.
Meet Mikalynn….
Meet Mikalynn….
Mikalynn is a 16-year-old teen who describes herself as an outgoing, talented person, with a big heart she is seeking to share with her forever family.
She wants her future family to know she is very energetic, sweet, kind, and caring, and that she has a great sense of humor. One of her super traits is; if she sees someone who is down, and not having a good day, Mikalynn will make it a point to make them laugh and smile to feel better.
Mikalynn enjoys listening to music, drawing, painting, reading, writing poetry, and journaling. She also has a love for all animals and nature.
Mikalynn’s favorite subjects in school are science & biology; she is also studying American Sign Language, and has been practicing ASL daily. On Sundays, Mikalynn enjoys attending church and being a part of a church youth group.
Meet Criselda
Meet Criselda who is an outgoing, energetic, and friendly 15 year old teen. Who likes to stay engaged & active by playing basketball, working on crafts, listening to R&B music, and caring for animals.
At school Criselda enjoys art classes and is considering trying out for the school basketball team. As for a career goal Criselda has not yet decided what she would like to do, after graduating high school, and is keeping an open mind on what her future career and education goals are, but she knows she would like to go onto college.
Like most girls her age, she enjoys having her hair and nails done, and would like to have a mother to share a girls day out with.
A fun little known fact about Criselda, she is not afraid to sing her heart out on road trips, and enjoys making others laugh during long drives.
Criselda does not have any animals of her own, but loves all animals, she would love to have a small cat of her own to help care for, however she would also be happy if she could have a small rabbit, hamster, or any other animal to she can share love and attention with.
Meet Hayden…
17 year old Hayden loves to joke around and make people laugh, as he is very personable and enjoys interacting with people.
Hayden likes to play both the modern electronic video games, and the good old fashion, no power needed board games. As he would like to have a forever family of his own, to share and play those games with.
Meet Orion
Orion is a 5-year-old who is an early bird, and will wake up by 6 AM every morning to start his day. He really likes attending school and interacting with his peers, as Orion loves learning, his favorite subject is reading/story time, especially when the topics are about cars and animals.
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Two Awesome Sisters Meet 12-year-old Iliana who is an open minded, outgoing child who is very artistic, and has a talent for drawing. She is also very caring and always willing to help others. She takes her role of big sister seriously.
At school, reading and math are her two favorite subjects, and she thinks she would like to go to college for a degree in criminal justice, with a possible career in law enforcement.