Tyshawn Fifteen-year-old Tyshawn is so hopeful that he'll be adopted, he keeps a bag packed, ready to go. And he's staying positive even though he's been in foster care for years.
Tahjeria Twelve-year-old Tahjeria is only in 7th grade, but she has already set her sights on a job in health care.
Quadir Nine-year-old Quadir's favorite subjects are math and spelling. His favorite teams are the Phillies and the Eagles. And like most kids his age, he loves to play video games.
Laura Sixteen-year-old Laura is in eleventh grade, and is already looking forward to graduation. She wants to go to college at Rutgers University.
Zaire Zaire is only six years old, but he likes to make people laugh. He wants to be a doctor when he grows up.
Myira Fourteen-year-old Myira says she likes to dress stylishly, and may want to become a motivational-type speaker on the subject of adoptions.
Sean Sean is 15 years old, gets As and Bs, and wants to be a veterinarian.
Danielle Fifteen-year-old Danielle says likes going to movies and playing football. She's an honor roll student and a fan of Brad Pitt.
Javaun and Saymer Ten-year-old Javaun says he and his six-year-old brother Saymer are a team. They play together and want to be adopted together.
Luis Luis is 14 years old, and he describes himself as a passionate person.
Bryant Eleven-year-old Bryant is a straight-A student, and he's mindful of his responsibilities.
Oprah Thirteen-year-old Oprah has many interests, including sports and reading. But she says her passion is music. She loves to sing, especially in her church choir.
Edwin "I don't want to be bored, so I don't want to be around places not doing anything."
Rayshawn There aren't too many sports that 11-year-old Rayshawn hasn't played: "Basketball, football, baseball, soccer, hockey, golf, track, tennis." Even cricket.
Jay Jay is 16 years old, and he's a well-rounded teenager. Not only does he love sports like football and basketball, he also loves to cook.
Ashanti Ashanti is a 13-year-old who enjoys keeping busy, but she really loves the teamwork of playing soccer.
Zamir "I like to read, I like spell, I like to color, write, draw and play sports."
Steven He's 14 year old, and he's a hit on the social circuit. But he's concentrating on his education because he wants to become a doctor.
Yomashei Yomashei is 14 years old. She's an outgoing young lady who calls herself an "old soul." And she loves to read.
Mikal Eleven-year-old Mikal says musical legend John Lennon is one of his favorite people: “He was all about peace. He was the peace warrior, as I say. Peace guy. I like peace, too."
Emere Ten-year-old Emere is an honor roll student. He loves football and basketball, too.
Jamia Thirteen-year-old Jamia loves to play basketball and run track. But, with a smile that would melt your heart, she says she has dreams of being a model.
Dasamer Last week, we introduced you to nine-year-old Darnell. This week, we'll get to know his brother, 10-year-old Dasamer.
Darnell Nine-year-old Darnell is a little bundle of energy mixed with a little bit of comedian.
Alma -- Adopted! Fourteen-year old Alma says her new home is great: "I just couldn't believe that I had my own room. I was like, 'I'm getting my own room, I'm getting my own bed!' "
Lamonne Nine-year-old Lamonne wants to be adopted into a loving family with her older sister, E'Vazsa (below).
E'Vazsa Ten-year-old E'Vazsa wants to be a pediatrician when she grows up: "Because I want to help people like if they're sick."
Leonard Fourteen-year-old Leonard loves playing football. He says he likes being part of a team more than being an individual.
Marc Like most kids his age, 14-year-old Marc loves sports. If that doesn't work out, he'd like to own a clothing store.
Ashley "I like skating, I like dancing, singing." She's very active and outgoing.
Latifa "I want to be a doctor. I like to deal with kids."
DeJon Little DeJon is your typical nine-year-old boy: "I like to play video games."
Billy Sixteen year old Billy knows what he wants, and what he wants is to be adopted. He wants a career in law enforcement and enjoys playing guitar.
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