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Sarah, who prefers to go by Willow, is a creative, curious, and thoughtful fifteen-year-old who dreams of being adopted. She has a deep passion for the arts and thrives in both visual and performing expressions.
At school, her favorite subjects are art and music. Willow enjoys sketching, coloring, and listening to various music. She is a motivated self-learner who has even taught herself graphic design, reflecting her independence and dedication.
Willow is sweet, respectful, and highly social, forming connections with others easily. She enjoys singing, playing the saxophone, and putting on performances, showing confidence and a love for entertaining
She is also a very curious person who loves to learn about new cultures and beliefs. She loves animals and hopes to be an Equine-assisted therapist when she grows up, as she would like to be a therapy resource for children.
When it comes to a chance to eat out …. Topping her list is a steak from the Texas Roadhouse.
Willow is looking for an open-minded family of a single or pair of parents. She would love a sibling or two that she can make memories with. She wants a family who will accept her for who she is and encourage her to fulfill her goals.
If you think you could be a forever family for Williow, 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.

Adian is a delightful 13-year-old who is seeking to be adopted by parents who can provide him daily love and care.
 Adian loves to play with sensory toys, especially toys that make music and sounds. His favorite fidget toy is a large wooden beaded necklace as he enjoys the sounds of the beads. Adian has a limited vocabulary, but he is always learning.
 Adian loves to eat fruit and vegetables and likes trying new foods at different restaurants. He is very active, likes being outdoors, and loves to explore nature. A walk in the park or walk in the mall is his favorite.
 His favorite snacks to eat are Dairy Queen French fries, apples, and chocolate milk. Adian loves animals, but his favorite animal to pet is dogs. He likes road trips and does well when traveling.  Adian loves to ride the bus to school and enjoys being in a classroom.
 Adian will make a great addition to a loving and forever family with a two-parent home, which is active and patient with him.  He would do well with a family that has older children or as an only child in the home, to get the one-on-one attention that he works well with. 
 If you think you could be a forever family for Adian, 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.

Izabelle is a quiet, mild mannered 14-year-old who is social with her peers and adults she meets.
She enjoys taking part in several activities such as watching movies, listening to music, playing with her friends.
Izabelle really likes going to school and making new friends, her teachers report she’s a delight to have in class.
And when it comes to learning, Izabelle’s interests extend beyond the classroom to the kitchen, as she would like to learn how to assist with preparing meals, perhaps one day becoming a chef.
Izabelle has fun with all types of outings such as restaurants, parks, church or just having some friends over. Her favorite music artist is Chris Brown.
Izabelle currently does not have any pets but would like to have a puppy of her own or a family dog she can help care for.
When asked what her ideal forever family is; it is a simple one, a family who will always love and be there for her.
If you think you could be a forever family for Izabella 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.

Hoping for a home togeteher, against all odds…

Here’s a little bit about us! This sweet family of 6 would love nothing more than to be together. Some sources state that sibling groups of four have only a 45% chance of being adopted together, and that number drops to only a 1% chance with a group of 6 siblings or more.
This sweet family is one of the many sibling groups in care of the state of Texas, who are hoping and waiting to find their forever home, together, against all odds.
Victor enjoys being in ROTC at school, playing sports like football, basketball, and soccer. He is currently attending high school and has thought of college, although he still doesn’t have a specific career path selected at the moment, he loves participating in ROTC and getting to wear his uniform.
Victor enjoys swimming and practicing sports when he is with his friends. Victor also likes watching sports and movies at home during his free time.
Claudia is a very outgoing 12-year-old girl who likes being around her peers … At school she is in the band and plays the clarinet. Claudia already has an idea of a post college career; she would like to be a Border Patrol Agent, after obtaining a degree in Criminal Justice.
In her free time, she enjoys listening to music, watching TV, and art.
Maria (11) is a loving and caring pre – teen who is very attached to her siblings. At school, it’s a tie for favorite subjects – between math and reading. And in sports … its volleyball and basketball. Maria is interested in going to college but is not yet sure what course of study she would like to follow – but what she does know is education is the key to her future.
In her spare time, she enjoys all kinds of action, and suspense movies, along with cartoons. Maria likes listening to music and dancing during her free time.
Hugo is a 10-year-old energetic and optimistic young boy who likes to spend time with his siblings and friends.
Hugo has great social skills and likes making new friends everywhere he goes, he has also been complimented as being very helpful and likes doing chores around the home.
Hugo enjoys going to school on a daily basis and has excellent attendance record.
When it’s fun and relax time, Hugo likes going to the movies, going out to parks for a game of baseball, basketball, soccer, or football.
Hugo likes going to the boys and girls club when possible, as he enjoys taking part in the various activities the center hosts.
Hageo (6) enjoys playing with kids his age at school and his siblings at home. He, like his brother has great social skills and likes making new friends everywhere he goes. Hageo is very helpful and likes doing chores around the home.
Hageo also enjoys going out to parks to play around with other kids, as he has fun playing any of the major sports … he also has a creative side where he has developed a talent for drawing and coloring, also with some fancy footwork as a dancer.
Hageo has expressed wanting for a family that is active and likes to travel.
The youngest is Infant Ramos who enjoys playing with cars and action figures toys, as he is also very good at sharing his toys with his peers. If his future family has pets, that would be ideal as he enjoys being around animals.
Infant Ramos is currently attending daycare, where they say he is very good at taking an afternoon nap and eating.
All six siblings agree on the same things, … to all be adopted together, by a mother and father who will love them all as their own.
If you think you could be a forever family for this readymade family of six, 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