Three siblings hope to be placed in the same home. Noel, the oldest, was born in December of 1997. She loves to dance, especially while listening to her favorite group, the Jonas Brothers. She does well in school, enjoys cooking and is friendly and helpful. She enjoys dressing up and presenting herself appropriately. She would like to be adopted by a Christian family that would take her to church.

Jeff, the middle sibling, was born in August of 1999. He loves to read and does well academically. He also likes to be outdoors playing softball, football, baseball or soccer. When indoors, he likes to play video games and watch TV. He would do best in a structured family that offers consistent responses to his behavior.

Jon, the youngest, was born in August of 2000. He also likes being outdoors, playing soccer, swimming or riding his bike. While indoors, he likes to play video games. He does well academically and says he likes school; however, he has a difficult time staying on task in school and does best with one-step directions. Like his brother, he responds best in a structured environment.
An adoption subsidy may be available.

Anthony, who was born in August of 1994, goes by Tony. Polite and loving, he is a young man with many interests. He loves video games, playing golf, cooking and baking. He’s happy to go on walks and have in-depth conversations. He does not like bugs, especially bees.

Tony has a great sense of humor. Sometimes, he may miss a few social cues in his efforts to make everyone his friend. He is intelligent, loves learning and is good with his hands. He does require one-on-one, special-education services but spends much of his day in the mainstream classroom. Routine and being made aware of any changes before they happen are helpful to Tony, who sometimes finds transitions difficult.

It is important to Tony that he continue to have contact with his foster family. He will also need to maintain contact with his siblings; he takes his role as a brother very seriously.
An adoption subsidy may be available.

Jeff, Noel, Jonathan and Tony are four of the 152 children currently in the Maine Department of Health and Human Service’s care who are seeking an adoptive family. Based in Gardiner, A Family for ME is a nonprofit that works in collaboration with Maine DHHS. For more information, call toll free 1-877-505-0545 or visit www.AFamilyForMe.org, where there is a Heart Gallery of photographs of some of the many children awaiting adoption, taken by Chuck Pelletier Images of Lewiston.