Children With Disabilities Deserve Love and Family Too

IN HONOR OF NATIONAL ADOPTION MONTH

Indiana Adoption Program is a statewide initiative in Indiana to find loving, committed, safe, permanent families for children in foster care.

Please see all our beautiful children available for adoption at www.indianaadoptionprogram.org/ indianas-waiting-children/

Joshua, age 13: Happy and loving, Joshua spends a lot of time laughing. Sensory activities, toys with sounds and lights, and jumping on trampolines are some of his very favorite things.

Joshua loves to give hugs, almost as much as he enjoys getting them.

Joshua would do well in a two-parent family with structure and routine. https/www.indianaadoptionprogram. org/project/joshua-8513b/

Jon, age 17: Maybe more than anything else, Jon loves figuring out how things work. He likes to take things apart and then, of course, put them back together perfectly! This imaginative teen has a lot of creativity and thinks it would be especially cool to learn how to make his own video games. Jon would do best in a two-parent home with parents who like to stay active and do things together as a family. He’ll thrive in a family that is patient and supportive as he gets used to a new environment. https/www.indianaadoptionprogram. org/project/jon-8577a/

Rocky, age 13: If you love The Lion King, you’ve got to meet Rocky. All the songs are his favorites, and he’s going to sing along to each one. Always wanting to be helpful, Rocky enjoys taking care of animals and helping around the house. Spiderman is Rocky’s favorite superhero because he helps others, and if he could have one wish, it would be to have superpowers to help others too! Rocky would do well in a single- or two-parent family with a supportive community. He needs a family who will show him unconditional love, help him maintain a consistent routine, and ensure that his physical, social, and emotional needs are met.

https/www.indianaadoptionprogram. org/project/rocky-8605

Jayden, age 13: Jayden is all about basketball these days. He loves pick-up games, wants to decorate his room with basketball posters, and dreams of seeing an NBA game at Madison Square Garden. Give him three wishes, and he’ll use one of them to become the greatest basketball player who’s ever lived! Jayden would do best in a two-parent home with a strong support system. A close-knit, stable family that plays games, eats dinner together, and spends quality time together would be a great fit for Jayden.

https/www.indianaadoptionprogram. org/project/jayden-8650b/

Dillion, age 12: Happy-go-lucky Dillion is sweet, loving, and very active. He enjoys riding his bike and playing basketball, and has recently discovered a love of hot rods and racecars. Positive, one-on-one attention and patience go a long way with Dillion. It will be important for his adoptive family to advocate for his emotional, medical, and educational needs, and to help him develop his social skills as he gets older. https/www.indianaadoptionprogram. org/project/dillion-8720/

Richard, age 14: Richard is a resilient teen who loves trying new things, collecting Pokemon cards, and building elaborate LEGO structures. He’s a natural-born helper and especially enjoys raking leaves and shoveling snow. (But, he might want to stop and make a snowman, too!) He needs consistency and routine with little variation, as that helps him feel secure. Richard would like to have a mom, dad, older siblings, and a pet. Smart and sensitive, Richard will thrive with positive reinforcement and realistic expectations.

https/www.indianaadoptionprogram. org/project/richard-9128/

Lucas, age 16: Lucas is an active teen who likes staying busy. He loves the outdoors, and can’t wait for another chance to do summer camp next year - he’s discovered an affinity for fishing! Because he’s interested in so many activities, Lucas will do best in a family that likes to stay active and involved. He would love a forever home with siblings, and where the parents are patient and consistent in their expectations. https/www.indianaadoptionprogram. org/project/lucas-9028/

Matthew, age 15: An adorable guy with a great smile and big personality, Matthew likes to say hello by giving high fives! He’s at his happiest when he’s with people he cares about – especially if they’re playing outside doing cartwheels or running! Matthew recently learned how to sign “I love you,” and is always learning new communication techniques. He will thrive in a family with structure and supervision where praise and activity are abundant. https/www.indianaadoptionprogram. org/project/ matthew-9144/

Sean, age 17: Sean is full of life, very curious, and always up for a snack. While he can be a little shy, if he really likes you he’ll show affection by resting his head on you. Sean enjoys sensory activities, soft items, and anything with music. Intuitive and willing to explore outside his comfort zone, Sean will thrive in a patient family that has a consistent routine and can commit to his needs.

https/www.indianaadoptionprogram. org/project/sean-9157/

Davon, age 14: In Davon's own words, “I’m a good kid and I work hard to do my best!" Whether it’s swimming laps or learning new math equations, Davon beams with pride when his efforts are recognized. If it were up to Davon, he would have an adoptive family and a dog, all of whom would show him unconditional love and security. He will thrive in a family committed to patiently helping him achieve his goals. https/www.indianaadoptionprogram. org/project/davon-9233a/

LaShawn, age 8: Silly and sweet LaShawn finds just about everything funny, so you’ll never have trouble making this guy laugh. He’s decided that when he grows up, he wants to be a fireman who has lots of fancy cars! LaShawn would do well in a two-parent home where he can receive plenty of one-on-one attention and continued support. He deserves a family that delights in him!

https/www.indianaadoptionprogram. org/project/lashawn-9328/

Conner age 10: Chatty and affectionate, Conner is an adventurous kid who’s always up for trying new things. He loves animals, especially farm animals, and is a great helper in the horse stables! He’s also a huge fan of books – give Conner three wishes, and all three of them will be for new books to read! He would like a forever home that has at least one sibling he can play with.

https/www.indianaadoptionprogram. org/project/conner-9341/