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.
When it comes to sports, Mikalynn likes basketball, and is currently started to practice, so she can join a team.
When asked about her career goals, her dream is to continue her education, perhaps to be a pediatric phlebotomist, or similar position, working with children in the medical field, as she likes to help people.
Currently Mikalynn does not have any pets but loves all types of animals.
Mikalynn wishes to have a loving and supportive family of a single parent, or a two-parent home. Mikalynn likes being the oldest, and would like to be a big sister to younger siblings.
If you think you could be Mikalynn’s forever family or for another Texas child, call 1-800-233-3405. For more information visit www.adoptchildren.org
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.
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, and attend free training to learn about issues of abused and neglected children.