The All About Me feature is a signature component of our Zero Kids Waiting program. Each month, we highlight a Minnesota youth who is waiting to be adopted, sharing new details about them every week. We invite you to check back regularly to discover more about the young people waiting for their forever families—and please feel free to reach out if you’re interested in additional information.
GETTING STARTED
To learn more about adoption, foster care, or kinship care, visit our Getting Started page:
https://www.fosteradoptmn.org/getting-started/
You can find answers to many of your questions on our Frequently Asked Questions page:
https://www.fosteradoptmn.org/getting-started/faq/
October is All About
~Â AVA ~
Ava is goofy, fun-loving, and always has a smile on her face. She is caring, thoughtful, and has a natural way of making others laugh. She likes reading, playing games, and doing crafts. Ava finds joy in exploring makeup products, doing her hair, and painting her nails. Some of Ava’s favorites include unicorns, rainbows, Benson Boone, and the book Little Women.
Ava will need to maintain contact with family.
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Kiki is a happy, silly, and creative teenager. She is often described as a “phenomenal artist” and would spend all day drawing, painting, or doing diamond art, if given the opportunity. Kiki enjoys singing and dancing and would eventually like to join her school choir or band. Kiki enjoys staying active during the warmer months by biking and would like to join a basketball or soccer team. Some of Kiki’s favorites include Takis, Chinese food, and the color red. Kiki enjoys joking around and making others smile.
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What are three things you like? animals, people, and the colors red & black
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What are your interests? going to college, finishing school, and photography
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Who is your favorite sports person, tv or movie character? Ella Mai and SZA
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What does family mean to you? someone that is there for me, who is helpful, supportive, makes me happy and laugh
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What are three things you want in a family? support, love, and patience
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How would you change the world if you could? I would make sure that all people have families and are supported.
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If you had one day to do whatever you wanted, how would you spend it? unlimited spending on shopping and going to a concert for one of my favorite artists
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Do you have a favorite animal? butterfly, giraffe, or gecko
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What makes you happy or laugh? friends and family, people that I care about
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What makes you feel brave? Trying new things and conquering them. Resilience.
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What is your favorite meal? fried chicken, freshly cooked broccoli (not canned) and baked mac & cheese
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What do you want to be when you grow up? Photographer and successful businessperson
Ron is an enthusiastic young man who is known for his caring nature, making him a joy to be around. He enjoys playful banter and his infectious charisma often leads him to engage in lighthearted interactions with both his peers and adults. Ron enjoys basketball, playing video games, and listening to his favorite music. He has a thirst for knowledge, actively pursuing his interests as well as exploring his Native American culture. He also loves to showcase his impressive Elvis Presley impersonation. Ron’s vibrant personality and myriad interests make him an engaging and multi-talented young man.
Ron will need to maintain contact with family. ICWA applies.
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What are three things you like? football, video games, music
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What are your interests? construction, rapping, playing football
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Who is your favorite sports person, tv or movie character? YNW Melly
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What does family mean to you? Family is anyone who you would ride or die for.
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What are three things you want in a family? love, patience, resilience
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How would you change the world if you could? Demonstrate that people can change and they can make a difference.
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If you had one day to do whatever you wanted, how would you spend it? I would go to a studio and meet my favorite rapper, Sten Joddy.
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Do you have a favorite animal? I have several favorite animals; they are eagles, wolves, lions, and big cats.
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What makes you happy or laugh? any joke that is smart or original
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What makes you feel brave? family, comfort
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What is your favorite meal? frybread tacos
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What do you want to be when you grow up? NFL football player, a construction worker, or a rapper
Karlitos is friendly, funny, and easy to connect with. He has strong social skills, enjoys athletics, and is confident in speaking up for himself. In his free time, Karlitos likes playing sports and video games. He has participated in hockey, baseball, soccer, and swimming. He’s recently developed an interest in badminton and chess. Karlitos also enjoys napping and watching Stranger Things.
Karlitos will need to maintain contact with his family. At this time, only families in Minnesota are being considered.
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What are three things you like? being with my family, being outside, and playing video games
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What are your interests? hockey, baseball, and professional gaming
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Who is your favorite sports person, tv or movie character? Cristiano Ronaldo, Daniel Radcliffe, and the cast of Stranger Things
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What does family mean to you? everything
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What are three things you want in a family? understand me, respectful, and helpful
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How would you change the world if you could? no littering and no rules
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Do you have a favorite animal? penguins
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What makes you happy or laugh? my family and playing video games
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What makes you feel brave? being with my family
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What is your favorite meal? Jimmy Johns
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What do you want to be when you grow up? professional video game player or chef
