Vanessa Chan

Bernarda (b. March 2011) is a respectful and caring youth with a big heart who advocates for herself and others. Bernarda is pretty good at expressing herself and communicating her thoughts and feelings openly. Bernarda loves music and she is learning to play the piano and violin. Bernarda likes to work out and prefers to eat home-cooked meals over fast food. Bernarda is looking for an adoptive family that would encourage and support healthy living. Bernarda is learning to utilize better coping skills when she feels upset. Bernarda would like to go to college, and it is also important to Bernarda that she is able to maintain relationships with her siblings. If you believe your family might be the prospective adoptive family Bernarda deserves, please let us know. Bernarda is bound to go far as part of the right forever family! Photo Credit: Will Edwards

Nevaeh and Juan are a dynamic sibling duo who are close in age and who, despite their differences, share a durable bond!

Nevaeh (b. 5-2011) is a lively one with equal parts charm and sass. Nevaeh’s interests include getting her nails done, experimenting with make-up, and being with her friends. Disneyland has a special place in her heart and she lights up with the magic and excitement of the park. Nevaeh is working on how she responds when things do not go her way and she benefits from extra help when it comes to her education.

Juan (b. 4-2012) is an agreeable boy whose interests lean towards the more hands-on and adventurous side. Skateboarding and building Legos show his active and creative spirit. Basketball is Juan’s favorite sport, and science best captures his imagination in the classroom. Juan is working on decreasing his tendencies to avoid eye contact and to isolate himself from others.
Nevaeh and Juan would do best with a forever family that is supportive of their individual strengths and patient with their individual challenges while also recognizing the importance of their bond and of being raised together. If you believe your family might be the one that could help Nevaeh and Juan become all that they are meant to be, let us know – we’re ready to see the day Nevaeh and Juan are adopted! Photo Credit: Will Edwards

Marcos is a warrior by nature! Marcos was born prematurely in October of 2010 at 26 weeks gestation. He has dealt with multiple complex medical issues that require a high degree of specialized care and feedings through a gastrostomy tube (G-tube). Marcos is benefitting from Regional Center Services. Despite Marcos’ many medical and developmental challenges, he is a loving boy with a great deal of potential.

Marcos has a positive personality and is comfortable around people who are familiar to him. He really enjoys watching movies and listening to music on his iPad. He will regularly hum his favorite songs and move to the beat of the music. He expresses himself by making eye contact and making head movements. Marcos uses a walker and leg braces for support while walking and exploring his surroundings.

If making Marcos part of your family and holding him close while providing for his special needs is something you believe you can do, please let us know. We want to see Marcos victorious in finding an adoptive family! Photo Credit: Peter Christiansen Valli