About the children waiting to be adopted
The majority of the children waiting to be adopted are over the age of six. Those who await adoption under the age of six are usually part of a sibling group.
All of our children have experienced some level of abuse, neglect or loss. Despite all that has happened in their lives, most of the children in our permanent custody are just like any other children you know. They play, laugh and value friendships. Many are talented artists, musicians and athletes or may be gifted academically. Some may need specialized services to help them become more successful. They all have hopes and dreams for the future. They all deserve permanent, loving and committed families.
If you are interested in a specific child shown on our web site, please call 330-451-8789 to provide us with your contact information. Please note: We must receive your approved adoptive homestudy directly from your home agency to be considered for a waiting child. We regret that we cannot accept homestudies directly from prospective parents.
Information regarding our children can also be found on the Adopt US Kids website at www.adoptuskids.org.
For more information regarding The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption and Wendy's Wonderful Kids Child-Focused Recruiters please visit www.davethomasfoundation.org.
A heart beside a child's name means he or she has been placed with a potential adoptive family.Girls 9-18
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- Casey Birthday: November, 2000
- Casey says friends and family are very important. Her favorite subject is social studies and she also likes to learn about the past. Casey enjoys reading, writing, and taking walks. Shopping and going out to eat are favorites and she likes to…
- Contact: Rachel Weingart
- Email Contact: Rachel.Weingart@jfs.ohio.gov
- Phone Contact: 330.451.8730
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- Kyra Birthday: March, 2001
- Kyra is very personable, outgoing, respectful and engaging. She is motivated, determined, smart and very proud of earning all A’s in school. Kyra says she would really like to learn to speak Spanish and she is thinking about a career in…
- Contact: Kari Merrick
- Email Contact: Kari.Merrick@jfs.ohio.gov
- Phone Contact: 330.451.8812
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- Zachariah Birthday: March, 2002
- Zachariah, whose name is pronounced Za-Car-Uh, goes by her nickname, which is Z. She is a high school junior who thinks she might someday like to be a history teacher or an attorney. Zachariah is intelligent, independent, self-sufficient and…
- Contact: Cayla Dunn
- Email Contact: Cayla.Dunn@jfs.ohio.gov
- Phone Contact: 330-451-8681
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- Brooke Birthday: November, 2002
- Brooke describes herself as fun and nice and is proud that she speaks up for herself. Brooke loves to write, journal and color because they are relaxing activities. She also enjoys swimming, and reading teen romance novels. Brooke is in…
- Contact: Rachel Weingart
- Email Contact: Rachel.Weingart@jfs.ohio.gov
- Phone Contact: 330-451-8730
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- Sierra Birthday: December, 2002
- Sierra is very likable, smart and resourceful. She is caring and has a nurturing spirit and a desire to help children, those with special needs, and animals. Sierra is also artistic, funny and resilient. Her favorite school subject is science…
- Contact: Kari Merrick
- Email Contact: Kari.Merrick@jfs.ohio.gov
- Phone Contact: 330.451.8812
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- Eva Birthday: November, 2003
- Eva lists social studies as her favorite class and says she is a good writer. In fact, Eva has won honors for her writing. Her extracurricular activities include volleyball, Academic Challenge, Speech and Debate, and choir. Eva has been…
- Contact: Rachel Weingart
- Email Contact: Rachel.Weingart@jfs.ohio.gov
- Phone Contact: 330.451.8730
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- Avaya Birthday: April, 2005
- Avaya, whose nickname is Vay, is very caring and outgoing. She is 13 and a seventh grader whose favorite subject is math. Avaya loves dogs and thinks she would someday like to go to college and study to become a veterinarian. Avaya is a…
- Contact: Emily Jones
- Email Contact: emily.jones01@jfs.ohio.gov
- Phone Contact: 330-451-8760
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- Rayannah Birthday: January, 2008
- Rayannah,11, is a fifth grader whose nickname is Ray. She is funny, has a positive outlook and always tries to find the good in everything! Rayannah works hard, likes to keep things neat and tidy, loves to swim and is a very good dancer.…
- Contact: Cayla Dunn
- Email Contact: Cayla.Dunn@jfs.ohio.gov
- Phone Contact: (330) 451-8681
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