Archive: October 29, 2021

Forever Family Friday week 53 – Anthony

Happy Halloween weekend everyone! I love this time of year and it always brings back such special memories. I would start thinking about what the kids would be for Halloween in July. One year they were a pair of dice. One year they were a cowboy and a queen. It was always something fun. Then they got older and had opinions and it crushed me but we still managed to have a good time. Sean would go through all their candy like an FBI agent. I think that little ploy was to eat the candy as he searched through it. My parents did all this with my brother and me. Great memories. But for the child in foster care, who makes their costume? Who goes through their candy haul…if trick or treating is even an option for them? Who ensures that they are not traumatized or triggered by something relating to Halloween? How many kids in foster care day after day feel like they have more tricks than treats? Well one number that is no trick is 14! Because we have 14 confirmed children that we have shared over the past year have been matched! That is a HUGE treat! And there’s more to come! If it was one child it would be awesome but 14 and counting is so exciting! Please share Anthony this week and let’s try to ensure that his Halloweens and every holiday here after is filled with warm fuzzy family moments! We can do it with your help! 

Anthony is 14 and loves sports, especially football. He is also tech-savvy and enjoys music and dancing. Although he can be a picky eater, he likes to cook and help out in the kitchen. His favorite food to eat is McDonald’s. We will have to introduce him to Taco Bell! Anthony gets along well with other children if he is in a healthy and supportive environment, and enjoys joking around and conversing with others.  Anthony is a very determined child that is motivated when working towards a goal. He has big dreams for his future, and although he is not sure what he wants to be yet, Anthony can do great things with his perseverance and natural ability to be a leader. Do you have room in your heart for Anthony? Can you help his reality become more treats than tricks? Please contact Heather Pava for more info at [email protected].

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Ahdrina

Ahdrina is 11 years old and is from Arizona. She is very compassionate and bonds easily with people. She enjoys watching cartoons on Disney and Nickelodeon, and her favorite TV show is Dora because she shares her sense of adventure. Ahdrina said that she listens to Christian music because it makes her feel happy. When it’s hot outside, Ahdrina likes to play in the sprinkler or throw a baseball around in the backyard. She is very athletic and says her perfect day would include playing baseball, soccer, gymnastics, and basketball. Ahdrina aspires to go to college and become an FBI agent when she grows up because she likes figuring things out.

Ahdrina is caring and empathetic and has a great sense of humor. She would like her future family to know that she likes to make people happy when they feel sad. Ahdrina thrives on one-on-one attention and will flourish in a family that would allow her to participate in sports. Please share Ahdrina with others. And if you can be the family for Ahdrina, please call Heather at [email protected].

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Marcellous and Shaidale

Please meet Marcellous and Shaidale. Marcellous is 14 and Shaidale is 13 and these brothers need their forever family! They need love. They need you. They are well behaved and helpful and enjoy spending time with others, going to the park and learning about math at school. Marcellous is loveable, respectful and sociable. He enjoys electronics, bowling, Monopoly and video games. He also enjoys playing football and basketball, listening to rap music, having a barbecue and watching football, especially the Falcons! He looks forward to going to college and possibly becoming a policeman when he grows up. Shaidale loves to ride his bike, play soccer and participate in activities, especially those where he can be the leader. He also enjoys snacks and sweets, playing video games and listening to any kind of music.

These sweet boys from Georgia need a loving adoptive family who will give them the attention, support, encouragement, structure and nurturing environment they need to continue to thrive and reach their goals. They have siblings who have been planned for separately so their family will need to support their desire to maintain their relationship with them. Can you be that family for Marcellous and Shaidale? Please help us share these boys this week. For more information please contact radicchi@gakidsbelong.

To see Marcellous and Shaidale’s video click here !

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Daizy

Daizy is 14 years old and lives in Georgia. She is thoughtful, kind, creative, adventurous, brave and eclectic. She enjoys reading, drawing, playing football, riding bikes and listening to rap, rock and pop music. She said one day she hopes to be an OBGYN…or a rapper! She would like to sing with others and participate in gymnastics. Math is Daizy’s favorite subject and she earns good grades in school!

When asked if she could have 3 wishes she would wish for a family again, a dog, and be able to go hunting. Daizy said she always wanted to  be a part of a family “to have someone to care for me and make me feel warm.” She would love on family night to go camping, hang out or have a movie night!

Daizy needs a loving and patient adoptive family who will give her the attention, support, encouragement, structure and nurturing environment she needs to continue to thrive and reach her goals. For more information please contact Rebecca at [email protected]. To see Daizy’s video click here ❤️

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Aries

Aries is 10 years old and lives in Florida. Not only does he have the biggest, sweetest smile that will instantly draw you in, he also has the cutest personality and great manners to boot! Like most boys his age, Aries loves to play outside, ride his bike, dreams of going to Disney World, and hopes to wake up with the super power of being able to fly. His favorite subject in school is algebra and he is pretty proud of earning Student of the Week at his school.

Aries has been through quite a bit in his short life. He needs a home filled with ongoing encouragement and positivity and individualized attention. He needs a patient family who is willing to work with him through any difficulties he faces. Aries yearns for the support of a strong male role model and would love a family who is extremely involved and loves to do fun things together. Can you be that family for Aries? Can you help him take his charming smiling self and love him into the next season of his life? For more info please contact The Heart Gallery of Tampa at 813-314-2021. Alicia Johnson Photography.

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