Meet Waiting Children
 William |  Dillon |  William (Found a Family!) |
 Malichi |  Christian (Found a Family!) |  Isaiah |
 Damarea (Placement Pending) |  Tarrell |  Shania (Placement Pending - On Hold) |
 Isabel (Found a Family!) |  Alivia (Placement Pending) | |
- William has a bright imagination and bubbly personality that is guaranteed to make anyone smile. He enjoys playing video games, listening to music, watching movies, and playing on the computer. William also loves sports and will challenge anyone who thinks they can beat him!
He is fond of the outdoors and enjoys a variety of activities, but especially loves water sports. William needs a patient mother and father to aid him in expressing his thoughts and feelings appropriately. It is important for him to have one-on-one time with his parents and to be reminded that he is loved. With consistency and structure, William will thrive and reach his full potential!
If you have completed a home study and are interested in contacting William's LFSVA worker please click here.
Photography by Ms. Jenna's Photography. - Dillon is an active 13 year old who is sure to steal your heart with his sweet smile. He is sports-minded and loves hunting, fishing, and sports - especially football and basketball. Dillon plays on a local basketball team and eagerly learns the newest skateboarding tricks. Video games and listening to music are also high on his list of favorite things to do. He is a bright student whose favorite subjects are math and social studies.
Dillon knows what he wants in a family and has expressed that he would like to have a "young and active mom and dad, siblings, and a home with lots of pets - cats, dogs, and even a snake!" Dillon understands that there are times when he needs to express his thoughts and feelings appropriately. Dillon has had more than his share of disappointments in his short life and needs an adoptive family that will show him that they are his family - forever. Could you be the family for Dillon?
If you have completed a home study and are interested in contacting Dillon's LFSVA worker please click here.
Photography by IDP Studios.
- (Found a Family!) William is sociable and loves to help out wherever he can. He is very creative and enjoys arts and crafts, drawing, and computers. William enjoys a variety of sports including: golf, basketball, bowling, swimming, skateboarding, and ice skating. He also loves animals- especially cows! William likes to learn new things and watches the Discovery and History channels daily. His goal is to one day be a mechanic and work on cars.
To view William's interview on Wednesday's Child, click here.
William would like a "fun, energetic family who likes to travel and see new things". He needs a patient family who will support his educational and emotional needs. With consistency and structured parenting William will flourish and reach his full potential!
If you have completed a home study and are interested in contacting William's LFSVA worker please click here.
Photography by Ms. Jenna's Photography. - I want a mother, father and lots of pets! Malichi describes himself as "cool" and friendly. He has excellent manners, a great heart and loves to joke, laugh and have fun. He likes to ride his skateboard and dirt bike. But one of Malichi's greatest joys comes from being with animals. He particularly loves cats and would like a family who would be able to let him share his love with a family cat. Malichi is especially fond of food and hopes for parents who would help him learn how to cook food from traditional Chinese culture - egg rolls are top on his list! Malichi dreams of belonging to a family who supports his adventurous spirit and participating in vacations to the beach or Disney World.
To view Malichi's interview on Wednesday's Child, click here.
View Fox 21/27's Tuesday's Kids segment featuring Malichi.
If you have completed a home study and are interested in contacting Malichi's LFSVA worker please click here.
Photography by Ms. Jenna's Photography.
- (Found a Family!) Meet Christian...a little guy with a big heart.He is very affectionate and loves to gives hugs and kisses. Christian has an enormous imagination and can turn any object into a toy. His favorite pastimes are playing with "Thomas the Tank Engine" and watching cartoons. He also enjoys church on Sundays and participating in activities with the youth group.
Christian has a hearty appetite and loves all food - two favorites are pizza and spaghetti!
Christian needs an energetic family that will be able to give him lots of one-on-one attention and help him reach his fullest potential. Christian has had more than his share of disappointments in his short life and needs an adoptive family that will show him that they are his family - forever.
If you have completed a home study and are interested in contacting Christian's LFSVA worker please click here.
Photography by Dena Hollar Photography.
- (Placement Pending) "D" as he likes to be called is a charming young man who enjoys football, basketball, and martial arts. D is a good student and loves to sketch and draw. He also enjoys playing video games like most kids his age. D likes to have fun and would like to find an active family that would enjoy taking him to places like amusement parks and sporting events. He would also like to live in a family that has pets.
D has had to face many tough challenges and hard losses in his lifetime. He can be quiet and shy to warm up at first, but once he does its easy to see what makes him such a special little guy. Could you be the family to give D the loving, forever home he so greatly wants and needs?If you have completed a home study and are interested in contacting Damarea's LFSVA worker please click here.
Photography by Jackie McCool.
- Meet Tarrell - a bright-eyed youngster with a great sense of humor. He enjoys school and is always willing to lend a helping hand. Some of Tarrell's hobbies include collecting rocks and playing basketball. His favorite food is pizza, and he loves going to CiCi's for their all-you-can-eat buffet. Tarrell loves pets, especially cats! He will do well with a family that encourages him to broaden his horizons. An encouraging family with patience and understanding will help Tarrell to improve his self-worth and confidence so he will stay on the right path to a future as bright as his eyes.
If you have completed a home study and are interested in contacting Tarrell's LFSVA worker please click here.
- Energetic, outgoing and playful, Isaiah has his eye set on being a policeman.This rising seventh-grader is very social and makes friends easily. He likes to dance and hopes to use his natural agility to excel in martial arts. All boy, he enjoys sports, especially football, and hopes to go out for the track team. Isaiah would like a home with pets, and a family that could give him the love and attention that he needs.
If you have completed a home study and are interested in contacting Isaiah's LFSVA worker please click here.
Shania would like a "mom, dad and sisters." She needs a patient family who will support her educational and emotional needs. She requires clear boundaries and strong limits to improve relationships with others. With structure and consistency, Shania will flourish and reach her full potential.
To view Shania's interview on Wednesday's Child, click here.
To view another video of Shania, click here.
If you have completed a home study and are interested in contacting Shania's LFSVA worker please click here.
Photography by IDP Studios.
Isabel would like to have a family who celebrates holidays, has animals, and also has other children in the home. While Isabel gets along with other children, she sometimes struggles with peer relationships. She would need to rely on her family's patience and guidance to improve her interactions with her peers. Isabel has many strengths and needs a permanent home with a family who will nurture and provide the support she needs for a bright future!
If you have completed a home study and are interested in contacting Isabel's LFSVA worker please click here.
Photography by Stephanie Tu.
(Placement Pending) Inquisitive and full of life, 10-year-old Alivia knows that more than anything, she wants a family, siblings, (preferably and older sister) and a pet. It's not an accident that her favorite show is is "Full House." An active family would be perfect for Alivia, who roller skates, bikes, bowls and plays tennis.
She also enjoys quieter pursuits such as reading, writing in her journal and crocheting. An excellent student, Alivia tackles science, math and language with the same energy that she does everything else. This charmer would thrive in a bustling household. Could you be the family that Alivia is dreaming of?
If you have completed a home study and are interested in contacting Alivia's LFSVA worker please click here.
Photography by Adam Barnes Fine Photography, Lynchburg, VA
Meet more waiting children at the VA Dept. of Social Services website or at Coordinators 2, Inc., The Lifetime Adoption Resource.
