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March 2008
Dalesha
Dalesha, age 11, is described as smart and pretty. She is talkative and an active child as well as independent and assertive. Delesha is creative and more mature than most children her age. She enjoys drawing and arts and crafts and horses, and recently took riding lessons.
She has a beautiful voice and loves to sing current songs, has been known to welcome and help other children coming into the home. She does well in school and attends regular classes. Dalesha will need extra help with her schoolwork and has issues and behaviors that are being addressed in counseling. She is healthy and does not take any medication.
Dalesha will push boundaries, so her forever family must be patient and understanding. She will do best in a consistent stable home environment and will require adult supervision. She would benefit from having parents who are strong role models, especially her mother. She would also benefit from having older siblings. She has therapeutic needs and parents that are committed to adoption. She will do best in a family that is willing to give her time to learn trust. She will also learn that her forever family will always be there for her.
For more information on this child, please contact: Patty Osborn ,(903) 439 - 9272 , patty.osborn@dfps.state.tx.us
Malik & Tyreek 
Malik and Tyreek are happy little boys who enjoy spending their time running around outside. They are very active and will need a family who is able to keep up with them. The family will also need to provide them with routine and structure. Malik and Tyreek get along well with each other, except for instances of sibling rivalry where they can become very agitated and upset. The boys need a family that will love them and make them feel safe. This family needs to set boundaries and have a lot of structure. They will also need to be very patient while the boys adjust to their new home. A strong male figure in the household is important in this adoption as the boys look up to and seek male guidance.
Tyreek, age 8 is a sweet boy who likes to run and play as well video games and action figures. He is not much of a talker and prefers to keep to himself. He gets along well with adults and has few problems with his peers. Tyreek has been working on improving his grades in school and is doing a great job. He excels when he has a set period of time for his studying needs. His favorite subject in school is mathand he loves to eat at McDonald's and play on the playscape. In need of daily routine, he thrives in a home with a lot of structure and guidance. Tyreek can be slow to trust and communicate with adults as he has been let down numerous times in the past. Once he feels comfortable, he will open up and can be a very pleasant child. Tyreek needs a family that will love him and make him feel safe. This family will need to set boundaries and have a lot of structure and be very patient while Tyreek adjusts to his new home and will also need to accept Tyreek's older brother, who is a part of this adoption.
Malik, age 9, is a well mannered, intelligent little boy. He is well spoken for his age and is extremely poised and articulate. He is able to communicate effectively with adults and gets along well with his foster siblings and peers. A very smart boy, Malik does well in school. He is an A/B student and his favorite subjects are English and math. When he is not in school, Malik likes to spend his time outdoors. He enjoys riding his bike and climbing trees. Malik fits well into a family setting that can provide him with the guidance and structure he needs. He enjoys time spent with the family, whether it is at meal time, a family outing, or playing in the backyard. Malik is a happy child who needs a family to give him the love and attention he deserves, one that is active and likes to spend time together would be best. The family will also need a strong male figure in the home. Malik is looking for a home that will make him feel safe and love him no matter what. The family will also have to provide a structured environment with a lot of routine.
For more information on these boys, please contact:
Emily Ferrise
(210) 337 - 3151 Emily.Ferrise@dfps.state.tx.us
Becky
Becky, age 10, is a very smart and active child who is a natural leader. She is very artistic and loves to draw. Becky is a talkative little girl who loves to play dress up and loves to play with her dolls and family pets. Becky thrives on the affection and praise she receives from others. She is very helpful around the home and likes to help her foster mother bake cookies and decorate around the home.
Becky has difficulty following directions and staying focused. She participates in weekly counseling where she is working on behavioral issues. Becky has had surgery for severe eye crossing and is seeing ENT specialists for her ears. Becky has three siblings who have been adopted and she will need to maintain contact with them. Additionally, she has a younger brother who is also in foster care but they are not placed together. Counseling is helping her process separation.
She has recently begun visits with her younger brother and there is a possibility that she could be placed with him. Becky will thrive in a structured, active home. She would benefit from being placed in a home with fewer children in order to receive the attention that she requires as well as continual therapy and medical follow-up and monitoring. It is very important and it is strongly recommended that she maintain contact with all her siblings, therefore Becky’s adoptive family will need to be open to continual contact with her siblings. The adoptive family will need to work closely with Becky on her educational and behavioral needs. The family will need to be encouraging, supportive and help Becky develop to her full potential.
For more information on this child, please contact: Starla Abraham (817) 792-4956 starla.abraham@dfps.state.tx.us
Daniel and Raul
Daniel and Raul are half brothers who love each other very much. This however, does not mean they do not have more than their share of sibling rivalry and aggressive behavior toward each other. Daniel does want to be the "big" brother and be protective of Raul but Raul is his own person. They can play well together when they so choose. It is very important to both of them that they be placed together in adoption.
Raul, age 7, is a cute little boy with great big dimples. He is the opposite of his brother, and is the more outspoken and aggressive. He has a desire to be first in everything -- the first in line, the first to get snack, the first at the dinner table and the first to receive any attention.
Raul is not patient if he is not first and will be sure and let everyone around him know that he is not pleased. He will go to great lengths to make sure he has your attention and needs help to learn how to respect authority at home or at school. Teachers say that he is brilliant and receives special assistance at school with counseling and behavior support. At this point in his life, he is just emotionally fragile. Raul loves to play football, basketball and ride his bicycle. In fact, it is recommended that Raul participate in team sports or recreational activities that encourage him to learn to problem solve.
Daniel, age 11, is a bright young boy who interacts well with most of his peers. He can have outbursts when things do not go his way can be bossy toward his little brother but can be pleasant as well.
Daniel is an eager learner who loves to read books and be read to. He is pleasant and generally a happy boy. Daniel is working to catch up in school. He is making good grades but due to his chaotic past, he is two grade levels behind at the present time. Daniel often needs directions repeated to him and can be argumentative, especially around chore time. He would much rather be outside playing sports. He really enjoys basketball, soccer and football. When he is confined indoors, he enjoys TV and video games. Daniel really wants to be good; he is just still learning how to control his impulses.
Daniel and Raul need a family that can supply them with age-appropriate supervision and redirection. Raul will require more frequent and immediate behavior intervention than most children his age. Their family needs to have a lot of time to devote to these boys to help them overcome issues of the past and to continue to grow and develop. Daniel will need continued assistance to help catch up academically. They will do best in a family with strong parenting experience.
For more information on this sibling group, please contact:
Jacquelyn Baird
(817) 792 - 4954
jacquelyn.baird@dfps.state.tx.us
William, Benjamin and Angelica
William, Benjamin and Angelica are brothers and sister who truly love being with each other. They are wonderful children with a lot of love and laughter to give a family. Currently, this sibling group is not living together so it will be a significant transition living in the same home once again. The sibling group gets along well and need to be together.
Angelica, age 6, is a ballerina at heart who will immediately place a smile on your face as she shows you how a ballerina would dance. Her two brothers mean a lot to her and love nothing more but being in the midst of their company. She will truly touch your heart when she lovingly gives out her hugs and enjoys her share of ice cream.
Angelica is a strong communicator and communicates her likes and dislikes in a positive manner. She enjoys coloring, playing with her dolls and playing outdoors. The adoptive family will need to be accepting and very committed to her. They will need to be stable, firm and consistent. Angelica will need to be shown a great deal of affection and reassurance. She enjoys being the center of attention.
Benjamin, age 7, is shy, but is very active, playful and will brighten your day with his beautiful smile. What he enjoys most is being with his brother and sister. He enjoys being outdoors or watching cartoons. Benjamin, like his brother William, is apt to be challenging at times with a strong resistance to change. He enjoys being helpful and likes to feel that he is in charge of something important. The family will need to be patient and stand by him no matter how challenging his behaviors may be. They will also need to be accepting and very committed to him as well as be stable, firm and consistent.
William, age 9, is a leader at heart who has a love for all kinds of books to learn new and exciting things. Although he loves eating all kinds of vegetables, carrots are his favorite. The family will need to be patient and stand by him no matter how challenging his behaviors may be. The family will need to be accepting and very committed to him as well as stable, firm and consistent.
For information on this sibling group, pleases contact: Rosie Pena at rosa.pena@dfps.state.tx.us
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