Learn More About Tara & Liam

Alexis is an adorable eight-year-old little girl with light brown eyes and dark brown hair. She has deep dimples in each cheek that she shows off every time she smiles. Alexis is a very loving and affectionate little girl. She can be very shy until you get to know her.. She has an adventurous side and has to be watched carefully to ensure that she does not hurt herself. Alexis enjoys listening to music, dancing, playing with other children, and being the center of attention. She can be caring, generous and helpful. She is very artistic and welcomes the opportunity to draw and create crafts for anybody willing to receive them.

Alexis needs a family who will love her and allow her to be a child. Alexis would benefit from a family that will bond with her and allow her to feel safe emotionally and physically. Alexis needs patience, safety and security when forming new attachments. Alexis enjoys being around other children, and would succeed in a home with either no other children or children significantly older than her. Alexis would benefit from a family willing to continue to work on her personal boundaries between herself and others.

 Learn More About Alexis

William is an eighth-year-old handsome boy with laughing brown eyes, curly hair, and a cute smile. William is tall for his age and slender. He is active and is always ready to run and play. William likes to play with toy cars and trucks and he enjoys anything that is squishy and slimy. William has been able to ride a bike since he was 4 and he enjoys going for bike rides. William likes TV, movies, and video games. William loves anything to do with dinosaurs.

William does well with animals and is very close to the dog in his foster home. He enjoys playing with children, although he does best with younger children.

William is attached to his current foster parents, but was slow to attach. He will need caretakers that are patient to his adjustment and supportive of his special needs. William sees his sister regularly and they get along well. Like most siblings, they have fun together, but also know how to push each other's buttons. William and his sister are attached and although they are being adopted separately, they would benefit from being able to maintain a relationship.

 Learn More About William

11 year-old Tierney is tall for her age; she's also inquisitive, observant and smart as a whip. Tierney is a creative and talented artist, who enjoys singing, acting, and all kinds of art. She's an affectionate and loving child, who enjoys girly things, like playing dress up and putting on a show, and she thrives on attention.

Tierney has been in and out of foster care throughout much of her life and has experienced multiple placements. Tierney attends mainstream school but will need ongoing treatment to address her past trauma and transitional issues. Tierney is developmentally on target, but has a tendency to tell stories, and can be manipulative, dramatic and stubborn. However, she has made significant progress in the last year, and she blossoms when given praise and encouragement, along with the opportunity to express herself in healthy ways.

 Learn More About Tierney

 Imagine being Princess for a Day on Sunday, March 7, 2010! This is a very special occasion where girls can come and get "Pampered". Each princess gets a gown, slippers, and crown to take home, has her hair and nails done, and participates in a photo shoot and tea party. This event is designed to be a gift for foster children in the community. Click here for details. The Gateway Holiday Inn is among our corporate sponsors for this event. Click here to register!