Meet Our Waiting Children & Youth
Welcome and thank you for caring about children and youth in foster care! The following children are currently waiting for a foster-adoptive family or a foster family who is in the position to adopt should the case move in that direction. Both home studied and non-home studied families may inquire.
Meet Johnny & Gage
Johnny (4) and Gage (6) are brothers looking for a forever home. Johnny is bubbly and active and plays well with his brother. Gage loves to be pushed in a swing and go as high as he can, with no fear! He extends his arms when he is swinging almost like he is flying. They both are good natured when playing outside and are attached to each other.
We are looking for a family that will adopt them together and is open to special needs. Gage is non-verbal but communicates through noises, his eyes, and his facial expressions.
Megan, age 14
Megan is a 14-year-old searching for a forever home. She has been through very hard things in her life but has worked hard to develop helpful coping skills and process her trauma. Megan is an intelligent and social teen.
She has various interests including but not limited to shopping (what teen does not love shopping?), animals (care and keeping), cheerleading, and makeup. Megan is a natural caregiver and works hard to put others' well-being before her own. Megan additionally excels at art projects and is a skillful painter.
Megan would be a wonderful addition to any loving family.
**Megan and her team are only considering Northern Colorado families.**
Storm, age 16
Storm is a 16-year old that is very charismatic and funny. They are creative and love art--especially drawing. They have a harder time when not active and love to exercise. They are high energy and very caring which is displayed through their love for animals and adventure. They love dogs and would like to own one or be in a home with one.
They need a lot of individual attention. When they are bored or feel overlooked, they become dysregulated. Storm would prefer a same-sex (female) couple with no other children in the home. A potential family must be LGTBQ affirming.
Alex, age 16
Alex is searching for his forever home! He is a 16-year-old transgender youth who identifies as male. Alex loves music and when a song comes on the radio he can name that song title and artist before anyone else in the room. Intelligent and humorous, he loves to read and write stories, draw, listen to music, and be active outdoors. Alex also enjoys a good video game. Many of Alex’s struggles are consistent with complex trauma. Alex’s future success will be supported best by recognizing his strengths as well as providing a consistent, safe, and structured environment for him.
Aydin, age 12
Aydin is an energetic 12 year old in the 6th grade. He is a kind-hearted, goofy boy that has been part of the Fort Collins community for most of his life.
Some of Aydin's strengths are that he is funny and affectionate, he is very relationship-focused and likes to be part of a team. He does well with structure and trauma-informed interventions. He is active and likes to ride his bike and try new things. Aydin has some challenges due to childhood trauma.Aydin has a well-connected team who all care about him and are ready to support his family.
Braylon, Age 9
Braylon is an active, energetic, and fun loving 9 year old boy. Braylon loves superheroes and Harry Potter. He fancies himself a character in the story. He loves to read books, ride his bike and his razor scooter. He always has a song or a rhythm in his head, and would love to learn to play the drums. He is energetic and fun loving.
The ideal adoptive family would likely be a two parent home where he is the only child in the home, in Colorado. This family would need to advocate well for him and his needs. As well as be willing to take him to appointments such as therapy and participate in monthly meetings for school needs.
Braeden, Age 16
Braeden is 16 years old and looking for his forever home. Braeden has a big heart and cares deeply for others. He is very smart and excels in school. Braeden enjoys being active in sports and is also a talented artist who enjoys playing his guitar, writing and listening to music. Braeden is very funny and is full of banter, he will never fail to make you laugh. Braeden sometimes struggles with regulating his emotions and wants to be adopted by a family who is patient and supportive of his needs. Braeden does best in environments with a lot of structure and planned activities.
Zach, age 15
Zach is 15 years old and looking for a permanent home. Zach enjoys playing video games, building computers, being around animals, and all types of outdoor activities. He is musically talented and intelligent. Zach is driven to complete his goals in life, including getting his driver's permit, and wants to be successful. Zach would do best in a home as the only child, but he would also do okay in a home with older children. He can get emotionally dysregulated. A patient and laid-back family would be his preference to help him handle his emotions.
Thank you Colorado Kids Belong
Larimer County would like to thank Colorado Kids Belong for providing local photo and video shoots for our waiting children and youth.
