JFS Connecting Hearts

Damonte is a pleasant, personable, 15 year old currently in the 10th grade. He enjoys school, music, dancing, and basketball. He enjoys attending school and desires to play basketball for his high school. Damonte is soft spoken at first, but has a huge smile that is infectious once you get him talking. He is kind, and will be sure to make you laugh and smile with his wit and humor.

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Nathan is a wonderful, tenderhearted teen born in 2005. Nathan is looking forward to having a forever family who supports his dreams of attending Virginia Tech or George Mason for game design. Nathan likes to play football in a recreation league, and watching football is also at the top of Nathan's list of favorite things to do. Nathan also volunteers on the weekends with the SPCA; this loving young man has such a huge heart for animals. Nathan has discussed in detail that he wants to attend a four-year college and focus on designing and creating video games. After he opens up, Nathan's gentle nature shines through. Nathan is the kind of youth that will leave you, saying, "He has enriched my life and given me so much more than what I am able to give to him." Do not miss bringing this amazing young man into your forever home.

Dylan is excited about the idea of adoption and about searching for his forever family. Dylan will do well in a home with two parents or with a single dad. His ideal home would consist of a loving family where games of all types are played regularly.

Dylan dreams of having a kind and loving family, having a job that is not too complicated, and wishes he could be the smartest person in the universe. He will tell you his spirit animal is a tiger because they are brave, fierce, intelligent, and protective. Dylan's favorite subjects in school are math and science, but he says he enjoys them all. Some of his other favorite things include slushies, frosties, ice cream, and Mexican food. Dylan's favorite movie is Detective Pikachu, and he loves video games (especially Minecraft and Roblox).

Piano playing and fiddling with instruments have been enjoyable for quite some time, and he also enjoys singing. He is tech-savvy and enjoys anything with a screen! He wants his future family to know that he may become a YouTube celebrity and wants to be a computer specialist or an astronaut when he grows up! Seeing volcanoes in person would be something on his bucket list if he were to create one, and if he could have a superpower, it would be to control the weather. Dylan enjoys being inside playing games or reading, but he also likes spending time outside.

Dylan has a beautifully unique personality and enjoys being around people. He loves to laugh, thrives with praise, and does well with one on one time with people who care about him. At times, Dylan needs extra support and guidance when in social situations; over time, a family can model this and encourage him. He is protective over the ones he loves, and now we need to find him a family to be protective over him.

Aangel is very loving and has the brightest smile that can light up any room. She is always telling jokes to make other people laugh. She enjoys playing basketball and football and wishes to play on a team someday. Aangel in an animal lover and truly enjoys having and caring for a pet of her own, especially a dog. Aangel enjoys playing UNO, board games, listening to music, and dining out.

Cordell is a sweet, loving, and expressive young man. He is 10 years old, loves playing his Sega Genesis video game, transformer action figures, and loves dinosaurs. Cordell enjoys riding his bike, playing with his friends, and doing arts and crafts. Cordell loves helping others and carrying on fun conversations. Cordell would do exceptionally well in a two-parent household and loves dogs.

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Sammie is a smart and articulate 16-year-old with a bright smile. She enjoys being active and discovering new things by playing outside, riding her bike, swimming, and doing gymnastics. When home, Sammie enjoys puzzles, reading, and watching movies. After experiencing many moves, Sammie is ready to settle down with a supportive and committed family.

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Latoya is a bright and energetic girl. She loves school and is well liked by others due to her friendly demeanor. She is fun and outgoing and likes to play board games or any activity that involves running and jumping outdoors. Latoya also enjoys participating in gymnastics and dance classes. She will benefit from academic and emotional support.

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Meghan is a very caring, chatty, and imaginative girl who has a sweet tooth. She is very outgoing and makes friends easily in any setting. Meghan looks forward to going to school every day, and her favorite class is art. She enjoys doing crafts, playing outside, and gymnastics. Meghan loves playing dress-up, getting her hair done, and doing her own nails. She treasures her American Girl doll and loves to color. Meghan is not a fan of scary movies, thunderstorms, and the dark. She hopes to find a family that can reassure the presence and source of support and affection to help her grow into her full potential.

Chasidy is a creative and funny 13-year-old girl! She enjoys art, crafts, listening to music, and taking walks. She is looking forward to being able to go on outings again and hanging out with her friends. Chasidy makes friends easily, has good insight into how her responses impact situations, and does well with taking responsibility. She is working on learning new coping skills that will help her with her communication skills. She is looking forward to being in her forever family, who she hopes will be patient, supportive, and willing to give her time to learn to trust them. She is currently placed separately from her sister but remains in contact with her. Chasidy is excited to find her forever family. Could that be you?

Alyssa has a special place in her heart for animals and owns four pet fish. Alyssa loves to watch cartoons, and she loves princess movies. She is sweet, thoughtful, intelligent and kind. Alyssa likes to be inside doing crafts, knitting and crocheting. She is also a very talented artist and enjoys painting and drawing and being able to get creative. Alyssa would benefit from joining a family that can bond with her over her love of pets and provide her with the support and structure necessary for her to make the most of her future.

Meet Quinshell, a lovely, vibrant 14-year-old. Quinshell is a social butterfly and likes to go out with her friends. She is very smart, personable, and enjoys attending school. In her free time, Quinshell likes to go shopping and talking with her friends on facetime. Quinshell likes to stay active by going to the recreation center, traveling, and theme parks. When not being socially active, Quinshell enjoys quiet time at home and enjoys relaxing or watching television with those she cares for.

Tyiana loves to cook and has many specialties! Having a clean and well-organized environment is important to her and makes her feel calm and peaceful. She is very playful and loves to laugh with her friends, and her greatest memories are made doing fun activities. She enjoys going shopping and getting her nails and hair done. She is looking for a family that has older brothers and sisters that she can look up to and become friends with.

Grayson is a sweet child with a big personality. He is supportive, caring, and compassionate. He enjoys playing video games, dancing, and being outside. Grayson also loves playing sports, especially baseball, football, and basketball. He also loves reading comic books, and his favorite superhero is Spiderman. Grayson has expressed that he would like to be a part of a family that likes to have fun and does not treat him differently than other children.

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Rashawn enjoys drawing and is quite artistic and creative; he also enjoys music. His favorite subject in school is science. Rashawn is playful and has a bubbly personality. He loves gardening and is currently growing kale, collard greens, cabbage, and mint along with other plants and flowers. His favorite colors are neon pink and neon blue. Rashawn loves reptiles (except for snakes) and large dogs. He enjoys journaling and spending time outside.

Malik gets excited about going to play outside. He loves to play football and basketball. A casual family game of football in the backyard or park would be a great way to spend a Saturday afternoon. Malik also enjoys working with his hands, such as woodworking and building furniture. He hopes to take family trips to parks, zoos, and maybe even on safari because he is fascinated with animals. His affinity for animals has inspired him to want to own a farm one day.

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Aiden is cheerful, bright, enthusiastic, and engaging. He enjoys Star Wars, Spiderman, riding his bike, swimming, playing sports, watching cartoons, playing video games and board games, and playing outside. Aiden also likes building things, especially with his Legos. Aiden makes friends easily and is described as likable, social, and resilient. He has participated in a running club, church activities, and Upward basketball. He likes to attend church regularly and Christmas is his favorite holiday. Aiden would be thrilled to join a forever family who will provide him with unconditional love and support his continuing bond with his brother, sister, and cousin.

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Ronnie is a 16-year-old who is very excited to find his forever family. Ronnie can be described as super outgoing, having a great sense of humor, and always willing to try new things. Activities that Ronnie finds interesting are doing anything outdoors: fishing, hiking, taking walks, building things, and doing carpentry work. In addition, Ronnie finds enjoyment during his down time to watch his favorite football team, the Washington Football Team, battle towards victory. Ronnie has an older sister who he would like to continue to maintain an ongoing relationship with. Ronnie's sister is a great role model for him and they both enjoy being competitive when it comes to reaching for their goals. Ronnie describes his ideal family as being honest, willing to gain trust with him (and vice versa), not over-protective, understands that he is a growing teenager, and most importantly doesn't give up on him.

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Zaniyah is 12 years old who loves styling hair (doll babies/mannequins). She enjoys community outings to the park, movie theater, store, wants to be out of the house in the fresh air and moving around. She loves talking on the telephone to friends; she is an animal lover, especially dogs. Zaniyah is looking for a forever family who will commit to her.

Isaac is a funny, charismatic, and playful young man. He is 15 years old, loves to play video games, and enjoys interacting with his friends on XBOX Live. When he’s not gaming, he enjoys watching television, playing sports, and playing games with others. Isaac loves wide-open spaces and would love a home with some room to grow! He would do exceptionally well with a single mother.

This award-winning smile belongs to Tyanna! Tyanna is an energetic 7-year-old with a vibrant personality. She loves feeling special and having attention focused on her. And she loves unicorns! Tyanna has experienced a lot of loss in her young life, and she has not experienced consistent caregiving. She has a lot of difficulty in relationships and needs time and patience to learn to trust adults. Tyanna needs a family who can commit to sticking with her no matter what. She would do well in a 2 parent family or single parent with supports. She needs a family that has time to dedicate to the therapies that will most help her grow and heal. Tyanna would do best as a child who does not have to share a lot of attention with multiple siblings or same-age siblings. Tyanna has a sister that she loves and with whom she will need to have contact and visits in the Richmond area.