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.Boys 9-18
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- Jance Birthday: February, 2001
- Jance is kind and has a wonderful smile. He has thought a lot about being adopted and would like to become part of an active family that spends time together. The family Jance hopes for will help him follow his dreams and, he says,…
- Contact: Kari Merrick
- Email Contact: Kari.Merrick@jfs.ohio.gov
- Phone Contact: 330.451.8812
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- Jonathan Birthday: February, 2002
- Jonathan likes to be called Jon. He enjoys good food and would like to be part of a family that enjoys sharing home cooked meals around the dinner table. He would also like to have a pet and live in the country. Jon is organized and…
- Contact: Rachel Weingart
- Email Contact: Rachel.Weingart@jfs.ohio.gov
- Phone Contact: 330-451-8730
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- Jeremiah Birthday: September, 2002
- Jeremiah will charm you with his endearing smile. He is a talented artist who loves to draw and to write rap lyrics. It sometimes takes a while for Jeremiah to open up to others, but he is receptive once he gets to know someone.…
- Contact: Rachel Weingart
- Email Contact: Rachel.Weingart@jfs.ohio.gov
- Phone Contact: 330-451-8730
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- Anthony Birthday: February, 2003
- Anthony is a friendly young man who does very well in school. Math, science and art are his favorite subjects. In addition, Anthony has a great imagination, is an avid reader, and a talented writer. Anthony has lived on a farm and…
- Contact: Rachel Weingart
- Email Contact: Rachel.Weingart@jfs.ohio.gov
- Phone Contact: 330-451-8730
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- Tyler Birthday: June, 2003
- Tyler, 15 enjoys playing basketball, football and catch with friends. He also enjoys playing video games, watching Netflix, playing cards and participating in outdoor activities. Tyler describes himself as handsome and good at telling jokes.…
- Contact: Cayla Dunn
- Email Contact: Cayla.Dunn@jfs.ohio.gov
- Phone Contact: 330-451-8681
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- Santos Birthday: March, 2004
- Santos is a very happy eighth grader who enjoys making people laugh. When asked what single word best describes him, Santos said, “My name, Santos, because my grandfather gave me his name and he took care of me in Honduras!” …
- Contact: Emily Jones
- Email Contact: Emily.Jones01@jfs.ohio.gov
- Phone Contact: (330) 451-8760
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- Bernard Birthday: February, 2005
- Bernie (Bernard), says that FUN is the word that best describes him and that it is important to be happy! Bernie enjoys his bike, and riding his scooter to the park to play on the swings. He especially likes his scooter because it is fast.…
- Contact: Darrylynn Hamilton
- Email Contact: Darrylynn.Hamilton@jfs.ohio.gov
- Phone Contact: (330) 451-8106
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- William Birthday: July, 2006
- Bill, short for William, is 12-years-old and a sixth grader. Bill is playful and a good worker. He takes school seriously, and is very proud of meeting his classroom goals and earning good grades. Bill’s favorite subject is science and…
- Contact: Darrylynn Hamilton
- Email Contact: Darrylynn.Hamilton@jfs.ohio.gov
- Phone Contact: (330) 451-8106
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- Lance Birthday: April, 2007
- Lance, a fifth grader who someday wants to be a “You Tuber,” is loving, caring, very good at building things and completing science projects/ experiments. He loves Chuckie Cheese, helicopters, race cars, building with Legos and…
- Contact: Cayla Dunn
- Email Contact: Cayla.Dunn@jfs.ohio.gov
- Phone Contact: 330-451-8681
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- Isaiah Birthday: February, 2008
- Isaiah is a fifth grader who is funny and has a winning smile! His favorite subject is science because he really likes doing experiments! Isaiah enjoys being outside and is very interested in becoming a scout and learning all about the…
- Contact: Emily Jones
- Email Contact: Emily.Jones01@jfs.ohio.gov
- Phone Contact: 330-451-8760
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