Becoming a Parent through Foster Care and Adoption in Vermont

With an office in White River Junction and Winooski, Vermont, Casey Family Services works with parents to provide foster care and adoption services throughout the northeast corner of the state. All kinds of people parent children and youth in foster care, whether as foster or adoptive parents. Our families comprise a broad range of individuals from different economic circumstances, diverse ethnicities and cultural backgrounds, and include those who are single, married, gay, and lesbian. While we need families in communities throughout Vermont, there is a great need for parents in Burlington, Montpelier, Springfield, Waterbury, White River Junction, and Winooski.

Vermont Kids Need Families Like Yours

Casey Family Services is seeking families for the following children:

Sisters Lauren, age 15, and Tiffany, age 13
imageThese two sisters are waiting for their forever family (or even families). Their ideal family would do things together, have animals, and possibly a farm! While they could potentially be adopted separately, they would really like to stay together. In addition, families out of state will be considered, as long as contact with Vermont family members can be maintained.

To learn more about these young ladies who need a family like yours, contact Tory Emery at Casey, 802.296.8900.

Lauren Describes Herself
image“I’d like a family that can take my sister Tiffany and me. I like farms, animals, trying new things, shoes, my iPod, being active, starting the car in the morning, horse back riding, and texting my friends! What I want from a family: love, caring, safety, support, and connections to people.”

“I want people to listen to me. I would like to remain in contact with my siblings and birth mom. I love food, but hate seafood (unlike my sister). I love going out to eat occasionally and chew gum! When I am angry, I need time to think things through. When I’m pushed, I will shut down and ususally become quiet.”

Tiffany Describes Herself:
image“My name is Tiffany. My birthday is in April. I am looking for a supportive family that has a nurturing mother figure. I need a mom, and would love to have some siblings, especially a sister. I am not a girly-girl. I like sports, farms, and boys. I do well in school and I have lots of friends. I am on a basketball team and enjoy the competition. I like playing videogames, being on Facebook, and listening to music. The one important thing for people to know about me is that if I’m upset and someone is mean to me, I shut down. I am working on my emotions. Also, I do not like the color pink. I love seafood!”

Oliver, age 14
imageOliver (not his real name) is free for adoption and waiting for a family to call his own. He is a happy, easy going young person who loves to play video games, swim, and camp. Oliver jokingly says he would like a “redneck” family that enjoys snowmobiling, riding four wheelers, watching car races, and playing outside in the snow. His favorite foods are mahi mahi and tilapia, and, of course, candy. He likes animals and would love to have a dog or cat of his own.

Oliver would do best as the youngest or only child in a family. He needs active parents who can ideally commit to him forever, and allow him to remain connected to other supportive adults in his life. Because Oliver needs a new home quickly, the team helping him find a family believes a temporary and immediate placement is appropriate while the search for an adoptive family continues. For Oliver, he simply wants a family that will give him a chance to earn their trust and respect.

To learn more about Oliver and other young people who need families like yours, contact Tory Emery at Casey, 802.296.8900.

Joseph, age 11
imageJoseph is an 11 year old in Vermont who is free for adoption. The team that is working with Joseph to help him find a forever family believes he would do best in a two-parent family. In addition, Joseph would like to have older siblings to help him learn and grow. This young person is very smart and can do well in school. He needs a family willing to commit to him forever and support his existing connections with birth family. “I really want to keep visiting with my grandpa when I live with my new family,” he says. An active youngster, Joseph wants, by age 15, to be the “first kid to build a time machine.” He likes to ride bikes, eat candy (especially nutty bars), play video games, watch movies, and laugh.

Joseph recently joined Boy Scouts, and is very motivated to participate and is developing a sense of pride from the experience.

 

To learn more about Joseph and other young people who need families like yours, contact Tory Emery at Casey, 802.296.8900.

Jason, age 15
imageFunny and entertaining, Jason is a 15 year old in Vermont who is free for adoption. Jason is proud of his school and does very well in the academic setting. His team at Casey Family Services wants to help Jason find a family to provide him with consistency, structure, and the peace of mind that comes from a forever home. A family with peer or older children would be ideal for Jason.

Jason describes what he would like from a family: “I love to have fun and laugh. I like school and love to be in chorus. I want a family who likes me for me and will learn to understand me. I just want to meet families and have families meet me to see if we can get along. I would love to have pets. I want a family who would let me play video games. I have a lot of connections in Chittenden County and would love to stay here if possible.”

To learn more about Jason and other young people who need families like yours, contact Tory Emery at Casey, 802.296.8900.

Emily, age 12


imageI am a 12-year-old girl who needs a family to call my own. I love macaroni and cheese and really want to try coconut and mango. I love farms, animals and would love to milk a cow some day. I want families to know that I am a hard worker, thrifty, and I love to yard sale and find bargains! I like to watch Hannah Montana and play with American Girl dolls. I want to go to church and would love a family who is busy and goes camping.

Emily is free for adoption. She needs a one or two-parent family who can commit to giving her plenty of attention and love. Emily would like to have other siblings, and older children would be a great fit for her. Please call today at 802.296.8900 if you’re interested in learning more!

Dustin, age 15

imageDustin is a 15-year-old young person who is free for adoption. He has a lot of energy, loves music and sports and is ready to be part of a forever family. Dustin would do well as an only child or with same-age peers in the home. Dustin’s team is open to families outside of Vermont, who already have a home study with thier state licensing organization.

Dustin describes himself: I spend about 90 percent of my time outside, and that is where I am most comfortable. I like playing hoops with my friends, hanging out, and sometimes playing video games. I love to hunt and ride four wheelers. I am very good at sports, and want to continue playing basketball, baseball, and football. I would like to have a mom and a dad. A brother and sister would be nice, but is not required. If I could only have one parent, I’d like a dad. I want my new family to treat me like their own. I am a pleasant, generous and caring person. I get angry when adults don’t follow through with their promises. I care a lot about others and would like to be a role model for younger kids.

To learn more about Dustin and other teens who need families like yours, contact Casey at 802.296.8900.

Luke, age 10


imageI like to bike and fish. I like to keep moving and have lots of stuff to do. I can beat you at Scrabble any day. I want parents who will take me places. I like running around and would like a big yard or animals. I am building a robot. — Luke

Luke is a 10-year-old, active, and inquisitive young boy who needs a family. He is loveable, very smart and has a captivating smile. He has had many disappointments in life and will need someone determined to gain his trust and help him become a part of their family.

An ideal family for Luke would be an active, outdoorsy couple with no younger children, a large extended family network, and at least one parent with a flexible schedule. Learn more about Luke in the following video:

To learn more about Luke and other children in need of families like yours, please contact .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) at 802.296.8900.

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