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Male Female Gender Diverse/Non-Binary Age to Open Reviewing Home Studies Pending Placement
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Ardez >
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If Ardez could go anywhere, he’d choose Jamaica because it’s fun over there, they’re always partying and dancing and the weather is nice. Wouldn’t we all like a little bit of that life? For now, the Michigan native has discovered a couple Michigan favorites: football and rugby. He loves playing the ...
Siblings:
Listing #: C08972
Male
16 years old
Black
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Serenity >
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Serenity is a bright, vivacious, and caring girl who brings warmth and joy to those around her. Thoughtful by nature, she loves making others feel special, whether through a small gift, a kind note, or a simple phone call to check in. She values kindness and fairness and hopes to carry those qualiti...
Siblings:
Listing #: C09160
Female
15 years old
Black
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Heather >
Open

Even though she doesn’t own a pot ’o gold, Heather still must have a touch ’o Irish in her. After all, her favorite color is green. If Heather had three wishes, one would go for having green carpet and another would go toward having “green everywhere.” However, instead of Lucky Charms cereal, Heathe...
Siblings:
Listing #: C09265
Female
17 years old
White
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Tyler >
Open

Get your track shoes and your thinking cap on to keep up with Tyler. “Tyler is an energetic young man who loves to learn and spend time with others,” says one of the adults who cares about him most. “Tyler loves to be outside and loves science. Tyler also enjoys playing on the playground and riding ...
Siblings:
Listing #: C09338
Male
16 years old
White
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Emmanuel >
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Emmanuel’s beautiful mind lets him visit the wondrous world of boyhood anytime he desires. He fuels his imagination with his favorite activity, reading. Emmanuel also enjoys watching TV, going to the movies and playing video and board games. In addition, Emmanuel likes riding his bike and has taken ...
Siblings:
Listing #: C09340
Male
16 years old
Black
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Isa >
Open

Think of the fun you could have with Isa in the house. His jim-dandy day would include tapping into his curious side with conducting science experiments and it would be enriched by music, singing, and dancing with family and friends. Isa would love to add a trip to the arcade where he thrives on pla...
Siblings:
Listing #: C09440
Male
13 years old
MultiRacial
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Jayden >
Open

Jayden loves the outdoors, especially when he finds some bugs to play with or collect. “He is very creative with using his resources,” says one of his close adults. Jayden likes going on nature walks and looking for wildlife, especially on the weekends. “Jayden loves animals,” says a close adult. So...
Siblings:
Listing #: C09446
Male
15 years old
MultiRacial
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Nicholas >
Open

Nicholas beams when he receives affection and attention. “Nicholas is a loving child,” says one of the people who knows him best. “He is easygoing and fun to be around.” One of his favorite activities is going on walks with others. Nicholas enjoys playing with a basketball, riding bikes and going to...
Siblings:
Listing #: C09537
Male
16 years old
White
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Destiny >
Open

Destiny is a vibrant, creative, and fun-loving teen with a heart full of dreams and a spirit ready for adventure. Destiny shines wherever she goes, whether she’s performing in choir, making art, or just spending time with friends. She loves dancing, singing, and expressing herself through makeup and...
Siblings:
Listing #: C09543
Female
16 years old
Black
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Domanic >
Open

Domanic is a nice young man who wants to find his forever family more than anything. “I really want to be adopted before my 18th birthday,” he says. So, let’s get to know Domanic more! Domanic delights in playing sports, especially football and basketball. He enjoys spending time outdoors and likes ...
Siblings:
Listing #: C09545
Male
17 years old
White
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Jaheim >
Open

If Jaheim could visit anywhere in the world, it’d be a place out of this world: Heaven. Why? “I want to seek guidance from God,” Jaheim says. This fascinating young man would love to participate in sports such as football and basketball, as well as a reading club. He loves playing video games, and w...
Siblings:
Listing #: C09549
Male
15 years old
Black
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Anthony >
Open

Meet Anthony: a confident and kindhearted young man. Anthony, who prefers to go by Tony, is a dynamic and fun-loving young man who knows how to enjoy life and bring people together. When we asked him about his favorite memories, his answers revolved around spending time with people he cares about du...
Siblings:
Listing #: C09563
Male
15 years old
Black
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Joshua >
Open

You can't describe Joshua much better than this: "Joshua has an awesome personality, he is happy, thoughtful, smart, inquisitive, and kind." That's what one of his important adults has to say about him and we agree! Joshua tries hard to make good choices and he likes to be helpful. With his generall...
Siblings:
Listing #: C09624
Male
14 years old
Black
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D'Amarr >
Open

D’Amarr loves to spend his time outdoors whenever he can. On the weekends, he loves to play outside. When hanging out with friends, he likes to play basketball with them. The place D’Amarr wants to visit most is a river because he wants to swim and go on a boat. When D’Amarr has inside time, which r...
Siblings:
Listing #: C09689
Male
15 years old
Black
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Journie >
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Nurturing comes second nature to Journie, who longs to use those skills one day. She says she wants to become a neonatal nurse practitioner when she gets older. Journie is up to the job’s challenges because of some of the activities she enjoys including solving puzzles and putting together challengi...
Siblings:
Listing #: C09703
Female
17 years old
MultiRacial
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Justin >
Open

Need groceries emptied from the car? Let Justin carry the bags inside. Want a hand with yard work? Call on Justin. “I like to mow the grass,” he says. Approaching a door? Justin is right there to open it. “I love helping people!!!” he says about what he takes the most pride in doing. When he’s not h...
Siblings:
Listing #: C09767
Male
15 years old
White
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Sydney >
Open

Sydney, who prefers to be called Leiah, is a bright, introspective, and creative young girl with a deep love for learning and self-expression. She enjoys arts and crafts, journaling, and listening to music, finding joy in activities that allow her to express her thoughts and emotions. Leiah is passi...
Siblings:
Listing #: C09774
Female
13 years old
Black
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Hope >
Open

In the life of Hope, there’s plenty of joy. She loves being active, but she also enjoys relaxing. Hope likes kicking back on the couch and watching her favorite movies or TV shows and says it’s her favorite thing to do. Hope’s other favorite activities include skating and going to the mall with her ...
Siblings:
Listing #: C09790
Female
13 years old
Black
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Lilly >
Open

The most common word anyone uses to describe Lilly is “caring.” “She is very kind and caring,” says an adult close to her. Her kindness doesn’t stop at humans either! Lilly cares about animals and wildlife. In fact, when she grows up, she wants to be a wildlife veterinarian. Outside of her kindness,...
Siblings:
Listing #: C09795
Female
15 years old
White
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Tyler >
Open

Tyler realizes the world doesn’t revolve around him. Instead, Tyler’s understanding is that the world revolves around Pokémon. He loves Pokémon and admires those who share his interest in all things Pokémon, including his close acquaintances. “The fact that they have Pokémon Go made them the coolest...
Siblings:
Listing #: C09857
Male
13 years old
White