Cincinnati (Feb. 1, 2011) A young lady who would love to celebrate her 16th birthday by connecting with an adoptive parent is February’s Waiting Child at Hamilton County Job and Family Services.
Hamilton County is spotlighting some of the children it has available for adoption with monthly releases to local media.
“We’re looking at innovative ways of getting our children before the public so we can find them safe, loving homes,” said Moira Weir, director of the department. “Every child deserves a permanent home and we know there are hundreds of loving families throughout this community that would be willing to open up their doors and their hearts to our children.”
Deborah turns 16 this month and believes it is never too late to find a forever, loving family. She wants a family to motivate and encourage her to reach her full potential. She is very bright and has a strong sense of right and wrong and feels adults should take care of their children, not the other way around. She really wants to be loved and cared for and says she would like a family that likes to communicate and go out to eat at restaurants.
She may come off as shy when you first meet her, but once she feels comfortable enough to let her guard down, she will have you in stitches. Deborah has a wonderful sense of humor and beautiful smile. This thoughtful teenager enjoys math class, shopping with her best buddies and playing basketball and softball. She also has a creative streak and loves to draw, sing, and dance; although that’s not something that everyone knows about her.
A video featuring Deborah is available at http://youtu.be/PJZ67FgXNOM
Hamilton County currently has about 190 children available for adoption. The county’s Children’s Services Division often must take custody of children who are the victims of abuse or neglect and cannot be safely reunited with their families. Those interested in adopting can learn more at www.hckids.org or by calling (513) 632-6366 or e-mailing adoption@jfs.hamilton-co.org. Also, follow Hamilton County JFS Foster Care and Adoption recruitment on Facebook!
About Hamilton County Job and Family Services
Hamilton County Job and Family Services administers federal, state and local programs for those in need. The Department helps with local child protection, elderly protection, child care, child support enforcement, workforce development, cash assistance, food assistance and Medicaid disbursement. Servicing Hamilton County since 1947, the Department helps hundreds of thousands each year and is accredited by the Council on Accreditation, an international, independent, not-for-profit child and family service accrediting organization.
Press release from Hamilton County JFS
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