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Waiting Children Learn a little bit about children in the Lakes Region of Kentucky who are waiting for their forever families. You probably are aware that there are thousands of children in the United States who are watching the days and months go by wondering if the right family will ever find them. Did you know, however, that there are children right here in Kentucky, maybe even in your neighborhood, who are watching and waiting to see if their dreams of a family of their own will ever become reality? Meet the children from Kentucky who are awaiting their forever families at Kentucky SNAP . For information about any child featured on this page please contact Lori Dowdy at (270) 247-2900.
Watch a Slide Show of children available for adoption in our region! (High Speed internet connection helpful. Please be patient!) | Meet Damontez!  Damontez is 16 years old and is a junior in high school. He enjoys Math and has lots of friends. He likes football, basketball, snowboarding, and swimming. Damontez likes rap music but also likes country music. He likes to write songs and spend time with friends. Damontez attends a Baptist church. He would some day like to become a Pediatrician because he enjoys working with children. He says he is OK with the idea of being adopted and would like a family who will respect his choices in clothing and allow him freedoms that all 16 year olds like. Could this handsome young man be the right match for your family?
Meet Caleb! Joyfully Adopted!  Caleb is a nine year old cutie with a beaming smile and lots of energy! He likes everything about school except homework. His favorite food is peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. He likes the color red and love to go to McDonalds because of French fries and the playground. Caleb is a good helper. He would love a family with a Mom and Dad, brothers and sisters, and cats and dogs. He said that thinking about adoption makes him happy. Could you provide the perfect family for this adorable boy?
Meet Da Merra! DaMerra is a vivacious 13 year old who loves to do everything that relates to being a girl! "Merra" as she is called loves to sing, shop, talk on the phone, and play in make-up. Merra's favorite thing to do is listen to music and her favorite singer is Ashanti. Merra is very outgoing and self-confident. She will entertain you with her never-ending humor. Merra tries to do her best in school but is sometimes in need of an extra push and a little extra help. Merra has lots of friends at school because she is so outgoing and has such a fantastic personality. She is looking for a loving family to stick by her side. Merra wants to be loved but because of her life experiences she has a hard time attaching sometimes. Merra's past sometimes prevents her from being able to give back love but, with some one-to-one attention and the right amount of guidance and structure, Merra will continue to develop into the young lady that she strives to be.
Meet Jamie and Jerrie! Brothers! Jamie and Jerry really like to spend time together when they can. They don’t live together at present. They both like Christian music. Jamie says that thinking about adoption makes him sad; possibly his way of saying that he knows his long time foster family is not adopting him. Jerry says that thinking about adoption makes him glad. Could you help these boys reunite in a forever family--YOURS!
| Meet DJ!  Daevonte’ (8/8/92) likes to be called D. J. He is not shy and enjoys talking to everyone. He is an outgoing youngster, who is muscular and athletic. He likes sports, especially basketball and football. His favorite sports figure is Chad Johnson, wide receiver for the Cincinnati Bengals. During quiet time he likes to do arts and crafts, knit, watch TV and play video games. His favorite food is pizza, beef jerky and hot potato chips and he loves hot chocolate. DJ is in the eighth grade. His academic functioning is within normal limits but progress has been limited due to changing schools, maintaining attention and focus, and his behaviors. Although DJ can be defiant and disrespectful, he is growing and maturing into a delightful youngster that will provide a family with many rewards. DJ is aware of his challenging behaviors and he is making great strides toward progress in this area. DJ would like a family of his own and a place to belong. He says he wants to be treated well and that he will try to fit in and follow directions. Could you be the perfect family for DJ?
Meet Jeorgia! MEET JEORGIA! She’s 14 and likes to be called "Jo Jo." She loves animals and is very caring and nurturing with them. Cats and dogs are her favorites. Jo Jo is currently involved in church activities and enjoys them. She is also very fun and energetic. Jo Jo needs a stable, loving, nurturing environment to help her develop healthy emotional relationships.
Meet Alysha!  Alysha is a fun 15 year old who likes basketball, football, and cheeseburgers with fries! Alysha wrote that she is looking for a family and wants a father, a mother, and "would like to be the only child…maybe.” She likes going outside and wants a family that will love her, take her places, and show her that they care about her. Could you be the perfect family for Alysha?
Meet Kimberly! Kimberly is an attractive 14 year old young woman in the 9th grade who prefers to be called Kimi. Kimi enjoys learning Spanish in school, eating pizza and ice cream, cheerleading, dancing, sleeping, talking, and chewing gum. Kimi aspires to be a pediatrician because she loves children and babies. Kimi says that the thought of adoption makes her feel happy. Could your family provide the perfect home for Kimi? |
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