Damian, 12, and Michael, 11, are brothers. They share the same winning smile, the same bright eyes with just a glimmer of mischief in them, and a love for things fast and loud. The brothers also are two of the 2,924 Maine children in the… Read More
A nature lover who enjoys observing plants and insects, Kaylee, 13, is fond of many outdoor activities. She takes great pride in the vegetables and flowers that she grows and enjoys visiting the farm animals at her present placement. When not outside riding her bicycle… Read More
Brothers Michael, 7, and Ryan, 4, are active and adorable youngsters. Even though they have similar qualities, there are many different characteristics between this sibling pair. Michael loves being outside and working with his tools. He enjoys “helping” his foster father around the house and… Read More
Stephanie, 13, has a great sense of humor and a wonderful laugh. She collects many things, including DVD movies, Pokeman cards and stuffed animals. Stephanie loves being involved with the Sunday school and youth group programs at her church. She also greatly enjoys scrapbooking, riding horses, shopping, watching… Read More
Thalia is a fun and forthright 12-year-old girl with a quick smile and an inquisitive nature. She loves computers, computer games and robots and recently became interested in evolution. She is the youngest child in a foster home of several children. She loves one-on-one time with her foster… Read More
Sierra, 10, is an active, creative child who loves outdoor activities and dabbling in arts and crafts projects. She is seeking an adoptive family who will support her bright, inquisitive personality. Sierra enjoys swimming, sledding, kicking a soccer ball and playing at the playground. She… Read More
Francisco, 10, is a funny and friendly boy who loves playing board games, video games and the card game UNO. Although he enjoys participating in indoor activities, Francisco also has become a good swimmer. Polite and eager to please those around him, Francisco is known… Read More
An energetic and charming 10-year-old, Robby likes to show off with various poses and facial expressions. Once he warms up to a situation, he is very engaging and can easily relate to adults. Robby is intelligent, as seen through his strong verbal skills and ability… Read More
Known as the boy with “100” faces, 10-year-old Travis is famous for his comical facial expressions. He is an engaging, funny and creative child whose creativity is easily recognized by his ability to build unique playthings out of many different objects. Travis loves the outdoors… Read More
With a strong interest in chorus and music, Kevin, 12, has shown the potential to be quite a musician. One of his favorite activities is singing in church on Sunday mornings. Kevin has an active imagination and enjoys creating his own stories while using different voices for each… Read More
Cassidy is a beautiful 4-year-old girl with brown hair and blue eyes. She and her older sister are a sibling group awaiting adoption. Cassidy is theatrical and acts out her worries. Cassidy has exhibited some problems with her peer interactions. If she gets angry, she will hit or… Read More
At 16, Doreen is at risk of never having an adoptive family, even though she would like one very much. Doreen came into state care in 1996. This energetic young lady enjoys participating in a variety of activities, playing sports and riding horses. Doreen was… Read More
Shaynna is a fun-loving, energetic girl and is part of a sibling group awaiting adoption. She has blond hair and blue eyes. Shaynna is quiet and does not express her worries. She is enrolled in school and doing well, getting along with her peers. She likes to play… Read More
Rambunctious and a free spirit is how Melinda’s foster mother describes this 13-year-old girl with brown hair and captivating light blue eyes. “Mindy” came into state care in January 2001. Since that time, she has lived in family foster homes and has resided in the… Read More
Fourteen-year-old Matthew is a handsome young man with a friendly smile. He came into care in 1993 and has had several foster care placements. Matthew is friendly, fun and artistic. He has a great sense of humor and always is willing to try new things. Read More
Damian is an outgoing, friendly 11-year-old child with a captivating smile. He describes himself as “kind, caring and creative.” Damian is a smart boy and has special interests in astronomy and collecting rocks. Damian is one of six siblings who came into state care. He… Read More
Brandon is a bright and funny 9-year-old boy who enjoys video games, playing outside, playing with Legos and being exposed to new experiences. He also enjoys reading. Brandon is in third grade and loves social studies. He is good at remembering facts and figures and… Read More
Thirteen-year-old Brandy is outgoing, friendly and engaging. She enjoys listening to music, surfing the Internet and singing. Brandy also loves animals, particularly dogs and cats. One of her favorite activities is horseback riding. Brandy, who came into state care in January 1999, participates in the… Read More
Christopher, 7, is an energetic and outgoing boy who is inquisitive and friendly. He loves Matchbox cars and watching “Bob the Builder,” playing basketball and working around the house with adults or cooking in the kitchen. Christopher was born with cystic fibrosis and never resided… Read More
A “country girl” who likes outdoor activities, 13-year-old Patti excels at archery, ice fishing, in-line skating and horseback riding. Patti needs to stay active and enjoys helping with barn chores. She has a natural gift with animals, as seen by her ability to train rabbits… Read More
Rebecca is a bright and beautiful 8-year-old girl with brown hair and green eyes. She is energetic and talkative and enjoys playing board games, listening to music, swimming and riding her bike. She loves animals and enjoys therapeutic horseback riding lessons, which she recently began taking. Read More
Katelynn celebrated her sixth birthday recently. She rode horses, played Barbie dolls with her girlfriends and, she says, the birthday cake was pretty good too. The New Year’s season brought another special treat. Katelynn danced in rehearsal with the Portland Ballet. An aspiring dancer, she… Read More
Evan is a special boy who turns 4 in March. He was only a few months old when he came into foster care and has lived with the same foster family since then. He is available for adoption and needs a permanent family to help him continue progress… Read More
His caretakers call 10-year-old Travis “the boy with 100 faces” because he can make so many funny facial expressions. Travis’ creativity extends to his play. He easily turns boxes and other household items into musical instruments or forts and shelters. Travis loves the outdoors, too, especially riding his… Read More
Charles, 8, has brown eyes, brown hair and an inquisitive smile. Charming and eager to please, Charles can be shy around new acquaintances but quickly warms up when he feels safe. A very polite boy, Charles is affectionate and loving toward his foster family members… Read More
Ashlie, 12, is a pretty girl with auburn hair and blue eyes who is described as friendly and easygoing. Ashlie likes to be the center of attention, and she loves caring for animals. Some of her favorite activities include computer games, catching lightning bugs, skating and playing sports. Read More
Cody, 9, has reddish brown hair, and an endearing personality. Gifted with a somewhat sarcastic sense of humor, Cody enjoys telling jokes and making people laugh. Cody is sincere and genuine when interacting with people, according to his caseworker. He appears to enjoy interacting with… Read More
James, 12, is a handsome, friendly, considerate boy with dark blond hair, hazel eyes and a cute smile that will warm your heart. He is eager to find his own adoptive family and has two siblings, a brother and a sister, who already have found… Read More
Michael, 7, and Ryan, 4, are active and adorable youngsters who happen to be brothers available for adoption. The boys have many similar qualities but also have qualities that differentiate one from the other. Michael, the older brother, loves being outside and working with tools. Read More
Sante, 8, is an active child with a highly developed sense of humor and a wonderful smile. He loves to play sports, especially baseball. He is described by his caseworker as intelligent and possessing the ability for high-level abstract thinking. Sante responds well to healthy… Read More
Brandon, 12, is an engaging, personable boy who lives in a foster-care residential facility and needs a family to provide him and his caretakers with respite care. Families willing to provide respite care spend time with a foster child for a day, a weekend or… Read More
Kaylee, 12, is an endearing child. Gardening and completing puzzles are a couple of her special skills. She enjoys growing her own flowers and vegetables in the summer. Kaylee loves animals, especially her rabbit and her chicken that reside at her current home. Kaylee currently… Read More
Krystal, 14, is a musical adolescent who loves listening to “golden oldies” rock ‘n’ roll tunes and watching Disney movies. She has dark, curly hair and brown eyes. Krystal enjoys lots of one-on-one attention and looks forward to end-of-the-day routines such as having her hair… Read More
Sara, 13, has blue eyes and blond hair and hopes to be placed in an adoptive home in the near future. Sara has been listed twice before in the Maine-ly Children column and some calls resulted. According to her caseworker, a decision to reissue her profile was made… Read More
Wayne, 7, has blond hair, blue eyes and a grin that spreads across his entire face when he smiles. Small for his age, Wayne is energetic, curious and wiry. He would like to take a gymnastics class to channel excess energy and to enhance his already highly developed… Read More
Nick, 14, is an energetic, attractive young man with brown hair and brown eyes. He has been in Department of Human Services care along with his four brothers since 1997. Nick now lives in a foster home with his youngest brother who also is available for adoption. Read More
Inquisitive and energetic, Melissa, 11, brings much love and laughter to her current foster home. She enjoys the outdoors and has a special fondness for animals, especially birds. Melissa’s foster parents describe her greatest strength as a strong desire to achieve. Once she undertakes a… Read More
Kristen, 10, is a charming, handsome young man who enjoys fishing, hunting, camping and any activity that allows him to be outdoors. Kristen enjoys an active lifestyle and does not like to sit still for long. Kristen is currently in the fourth grade. He faces… Read More
Will, 8, is an active, delightful young boy with sparkling blue eyes and brown hair. Engaging and humorous, Will makes people smile within moments of meeting him. Intelligent and fun-loving, Will has a bright smile and a hearty laugh. Described as resilient and smart, Will… Read More
Timothy and Tylor, 12, are healthy fraternal twins in need of a loving home where they will be adopted together. The brothers are in the Boy Scouts and both enjoy outdoor activities during all seasons. They both participate in summer camps and extracurricular sports. Tim is now interested… Read More
Julian, 10, is an engaging boy with light brown hair, brown eyes and lots of freckles. Charming and talkative, Julian is described as having a wonderful sense of humor. Julian enjoys school and has lots of friends. He is very curious and will ask a… Read More
Lisa is an energetic 9-year-old girl who possesses a good sense of humor. She has brown hair and green eyes. Her current foster mother describes her as fun to be around and her caseworker notes that Lisa is smart and funny. Lisa enjoys art projects,… Read More
Rubin, 15, is a friendly, athletic, articulate and funny young man who loves outdoor activities. Tall and slim with blue eyes and light brown hair, Rubin is very creative and talented in the art of origami. Intelligent and outgoing, Rubin has a “great personality” and has been described… Read More
November is Adoption Awareness Month, a time when people are asked to think of the thousands of children nationally, and hundreds in Maine, in search of a second chance with a “forever” family. Through no fault of their own, many children have been removed from their biological parents’… Read More
Kevin, 11, is a friendly, talkative boy who is trusting and open with people. Small for his age, Kevin has bright red hair and an infectious grin. A portrait of Kevin ran in the April 7, 2001, Maine-ly Children column but he is still seeking… Read More
Brandy, 11, is an intelligent, kind and considerate girl who loves to collect stickers, climb trees and listen to music. Brandy likes horses and has had riding lessons. Inquisitive and eager to try and learn new things, Brandy is a good student. A sixth-grade pupil,… Read More
John, 10, is an energetic, humorous young man with a nice smile, light brown hair and expressive brown eyes. A boy with high energy and a high level of curiosity, John is a good conversationalist and responds well to praise. John loves to help with… Read More
Josh, 13, is a handsome, athletic young man who likes a variety of sports. Playing football is a favorite activity. Basketball and video games also rank high on his list of fun activities. Josh enjoys playing catch with the neighbors and likes to take care… Read More
Christian, 11, is a handsome, charming boy with brown hair, blue eyes and freckles. Creative, artistic and athletic, Christian is described by people who know him as a “great kid” who is fun to be around. Christian enjoys working on art projects, singing, and athletic… Read More
Isaac is a good-looking, healthy, energetic 13-year-old with brown hair and brown eyes. He is a proud, dedicated cadet with the United States Air Force Auxiliary, Civil Air Patrol. Isaac has a great sense of humor and a creative imagination. Some of Isaac’s other interests… Read More
Susan is a somewhat shy, yet active, well-adjusted teen-ager who wants to be a teacher. Her many friends and her caring temperament belie the fact that the 18-year-old was born with fetal alcohol syndrome, a chronic, incurable malady with severe consequences that affects a high percentage of foster… Read More
Sherrie and Jeff Daigle of Lee have adopted three children in the past two years and, to their surprise and delight, discovered the process is free when it is done through the Department of Human Services. The Penobscot County couple accepted the children when they… Read More
The adorable toddler has blond curls and violet-blue eyes. His angelic smile would melt anyone’s heart, and he seems to know it. From the start, he willingly lifted up his arms for his new foster mother, encouraging her to scoop him into her arms. Nathan… Read More
Debbie and Eugene Irish of Sherman have helped a lot of foster children in their 13 years of taking in some of the state’s neediest, most vulnerable youths. By her own records, Debbie, 51, said nearly 100 children have spent weeks, months, and sometimes years, under her roof. Read More
Mona and Reno Levesque of Van Buren will mark their 10th year as foster parents in June. During the past decade, the Aroostook County couple has cared for 20 children from infants to teen-agers who needed – desperately needed – a safe home and loving guidance. Read More
Kim and Deane Shaw of Levant are caring foster parents who have adopted three of the children who came into their home and their hearts at various points in the past seven years, and they are in the process of adopting a fourth. The first… Read More
Chad, 12, is a lovable, creative and talented boy with an engaging personality. Chad has blond hair and blue eyes. He loves to sing and dance, and his latest dance performance in a local talent show was outstanding, according to information provided by his caseworker. Read More
Catherine, 11, and Jonathan, 10, are brother and sister who would like to be placed in the same adoptive home, if possible. Described as a gentle, good-natured child, Catherine is eager to please and likes playing with dolls as well as playing in outdoor activities. Read More
Barbara, 7, is a bubbly, energetic young girl with blond hair and blue eyes. An outgoing child who easily makes friends, Barbara enjoys arts and crafts, swimming, reading, listening to music and shopping. Barbara, athletic and competitive in nature, is easily accepted by her peers… Read More
Sara, 12, is a pretty girl with blue eyes and sandy blond hair who can’t wait to be placed in a nice adoptive home and is anxious to have one found for her. Sara was listed in an October 2001 Maine-ly Children column and a… Read More
Ashley, 10, is a talkative, affectionate child with a “bubbly” personality. Tall for her age, she has dark brown hair and blue eyes. A fourth-grade pupil, Ashley enjoys school and is a good student. A curious, intelligent child, Ashley loves to read and says mathematics… Read More
Robert, a lovable 9-year-old, has blue eyes, dark-blond hair and a charming personality. A third-grade pupil, he loves school and takes part in a wide range of activities there, at home and in the community. Robert loves to skate on in-line skates, swim, play Nintendo… Read More
Daniella, a friendly, imaginative 11-year-old, has brown hair and brown eyes. An outgoing child, Daniella loves all outdoor activities. Bicycling, hiking and swimming are some of her favorite pastimes. She enjoys playing with other children and participating in family activities. Daniella loves pets and would… Read More
The Maine-ly Children column is 25 months old and has promoted more than 30 children for adoption. Most children appearing in the twice-a-month column have generated calls to adoption caseworkers and three have found permanent families since the column started in November 1999. Two more are on their… Read More
Brittany, 10, is an appealing child with brown hair and blue eyes who wants very much to be adopted and to have a permanent home and family. Legally free for adoption, the ideal placement for Brittany would be in a home with older teen-age girls… Read More
Donna and Michael Hakes of Millinocket are at the age when many couples begin thinking about simplifying their lives as a prelude to retirement. Instead, the Hakeses adopted four biological brothers last spring who range in age from 2 to 10 and shifted their focus to raising a… Read More
Jaime, 15, is an independent, free-spirited girl who has made the decision to find a family through adoption. Jaime’s many strengths and inspiring qualities make her a wonderful young woman who would make a great addition to most families. Jaime states she is looking for… Read More
Carla Hamilton and her husband entered the world of foster care three years ago when they took young twins into their Penobscot County home. The girls, now 4, have been adopted by the couple who now are working on adopting a 14-month-old baby they took in as their… Read More
Aaron, 11, is a likeable, friendly boy with an upbeat and engaging personality. Good-looking with sparkling blue eyes, Aaron is enthused about most aspects of life. A big fan of singer Elvis Presley, Aaron says he hopes his future family has “all of Elvis’ records!”… Read More
Sara, 11, is a pretty girl with blue eyes and sandy blond hair. Sara is generally happy and has a smile on her face most of the time. Usually polite and well-behaved, Sara is in the fifth grade. She enjoys school but does receive extra… Read More
Tiffany, 13, is an outgoing girl with light-brown hair, blue eyes and a winning smile. She is very engaging and easy to converse with. A good student, Tiffany enjoys school and often makes the honor roll. Especially good in mathematics, Tiffany placed second in the… Read More
Stanley, 11, is a very affectionate, outgoing, open-hearted young man who is seeking a family that, he said, he can “count on, someone I can trust.” Stanley enjoys outdoor activities and spends a great deal of time playing outside. His favorite indoor activities include watching… Read More
Lucas, 14, is an athletic young man who is seeking an adoptive family. A handsome boy, Lucas has blonde hair and blue eyes. He will enter the eighth grade at school in the fall. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var… Read More
Notes from the world of adoption: . Hats off to Larry and Belinda Smith of Calais, who have adopted six foster children in the past five years. The busy couple started out as foster parents and, like many who take state foster children into their… Read More
Aaron, 9, is an outgoing boy with a great sense of humor. He loves baseball, fishing and computers. Aaron enjoys animals, especially dogs, and would very much like to be in a home where he could have a dog. Aaron is bright and does well… Read More
Angelica, nicknamed “Angel,” is a personable, playful, brown-eyed 11-year-old who loves to sing, dance and listen to music. An avid horseback rider, she also enjoys soccer, bowling, swimming and bike riding. Angel is a Girl Scout. For indoor activities, she enjoys playing with Barbie dolls, bead stringing and… Read More
Skyi, 12, is an attractive and charming young lady who enjoys arts and crafts, riding her bicycle and baby-sitting. Skyi enjoys animals, especially dogs, and would like very much to have a puppy. A bright girl who does well academically, Skyi will enter the seventh… Read More
Rubin is a bright, inquisitive 14-year-old boy who loves to learn new things. He has brown hair and blue eyes that sparkle when he displays an ever-present sense of humor. A healthy boy, Rubin is a good student. He works hard at school and is… Read More
Sylvia, 9, is a friendly, outgoing child who loves being the center of attention. Possessing lots of musical ability, Sylvia has a melodious singing voice and enjoys giving impromptu concerts. Gifted with lots of coordination, Sylvia has a natural ability to play most sports and… Read More
Jerome, 13, is a friendly, personable young man with dark brown eyes and hair. He is quick with compliments and strives to please the people in his world. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes = []; var has_banner =… Read More
Friendly, red-haired Kevin is an engaging 9-year-old boy who specializes in having fun throughout the day. Nintendo, playing board games and jumping on a trampoline are some of his favorite activities. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes = [];… Read More
Jeffrey and Sandra Macomber adopted a baby boy more than 13 years ago, a positive move that changed their family and their lives forever. Derek, now 131/2, is the oldest in a family that has grown to three children, with another one on the way. Read More
Valentine’s Day marked a turning point for Shirley and Bruce, a married couple in the Greater Bangor area whose adoption of a young brother and sister became final on Feb. 14. A day that has sentimental value for many people turned into “the best time… Read More
Lisa, 31/2, came home eight months ago to her adoptive family in coastal Maine and soon began winning the hearts of an entire community. An appealing child with a high-voltage smile, twinkling blue eyes and blonde hair, the preschooler quickly became the unofficial mascot of… Read More
Steven, 9, is a bright, appealing boy and, unlike many children who appear in this space, his adoption is pending. Two parties – one to celebrate Steven’s 10th birthday in March and another to mark the finalization of his adoption – are in the planning stages. Steven’s expressive… Read More
Brian, 151/2 months old, held a toy out to his toddler sister, Cassandra, on a recent winter morning as the two played at their Holden home. Not quite comprehending the concept of “share,” Brian quickly grabbed the toy, taking it back. Almond-eyed Cassandra, 13 months,… Read More