Trevonte (born 2/94) and his sisters, Montazia (born 12/97), and Tajashane (born 5/05) are an
African American sibling group. These three children are in need of a loving and nurturing home
where they can be together.  They have two other siblings in different placements that they will need
to be able to have regular and consistent contact with

Montazia is a very cute, friendly and outgoing.  She is very polite and is always smiling.  She loves to
be around people and has lots of friends.  She is always well dressed and takes lots of pride in her
appearance.  She is smart and is very driven in everything she does.

Tajashane is a very energetic cute little girl.  She loves to be around people and she loves receiving
attention from others.  She is growing and developing normally for her age.  She loves playing with
her toys and playing outside.

Trevonte’ is very athletic handsome teenage boy.  He enjoys all types of sports.  His favorites are
football and basketball.  He also enjoys listening to music.  Trevonte’ gets along well with others and
enjoys being around people.

For more detailed information about Trevonte, Montazia & Tajashane, please contact
Travanna Alexander,  Adoption Specialist, The Children's Division
Phone 816-929-7864     Email:  
The Children's Division
Devin (born 3/92).  This future veterinarian is looking for a fun-loving forever family. Devin is a very
handsome charming teenage boy.  He has brown eyes, black hair and an average build.   Devin is very
fun loving and makes friends easily.  He is very soft spoken and very easy to talk to.  He has dreams
of someday being a veterinarian.  Devin needs someone that will be an encouragement and a support
to his future dreams.  Devin is very observant and intelligent.  He is very artistic and loves to draw and
write poetry. He also loves to play football.  

For more detailed information regarding Devin, please contact
Jennifer Dalrymple,  Adoption Specialist, The Children's Division
Phone (816) 889-2878     Email:  
The Children's Division
Shalisea (born 10/98) is an Adorable girl who is always on the move.  She likes playing with dolls
and Barbies, and helping out around the house.  Shalisea is very friendly, and can be very loving
and affectionate.  At school, she likes her Reading class the best.  She’s very smart and catches on
to new things quickly, but sometimes needs help with getting along with her classmates.  Shalisea
would do well with a forever family that can give her structure, attention, reassurance and most of
all love. Reference 101363.

For more detailed information about Shalisea, please contact
Kansas Children's Service League - Adoption Program
1-877-530-5275     Email:
Kansas Children's Service League - Adoption Program
Tasha (born 10/91) is a very special young lady who is ready to put her young life on a happier
path. She loves animals and enjoys taking care of them. She’s a very gentle person, and will need
to feel safe in whatever home she lives in. Tasha needs family where she’ll feel loved and
protected. She hopes a good family with animals will adopt her.  Reference: 101014

For more detailed information about Tasha, please contact
Kansas Children's Service League - Adoption Program
1-877-530-5275     Email:
Kansas Children's Service League - Adoption Program
Matthew & Amanda are  twins (born 3/90).  Matthew is a sweet child and enjoys participating in
church activities. His hobbies include rollerblading, riding his bike and drawing.  Amanda enjoys
school and loves to read and draw. Amanda is an animal lover and dreams of a future career
involving animals. Matthew and Amanda were featured in the 2007 Adoption calendar, with Matthew
noting that "
When I finish school, I want to go to college to be an Elementary School Teacher."  
Amanda shared, "If I could do anything, I would travel the world to see animals. Like go to
Australia and see the Outback."  
Amanda and Matthew are legally free for adoption.  Video Profile
Courtesy of the Wednesday's Child program of Denver's CBS Station, Channel 4 -
cbs4denver.com.

For more detailed information regarding Matthew and Amanda, please contact
Angela Todd,  Adoption Specialist, The Children's Division
Phone: 816-889-2867     Email:  
The Children's Division
Gatlin (born 10/91) is a young man who is energetic, tenacious, and active. He’s very smart and
loves school. He is also athletic and has artistic ability. Gatlin likes video games, most sports events
and games, and riding his bike. From his new adoptive family, Gatlin will need support, structure,
and one-on-one attention.  He would like a two-parent family to adopt him, and would love older
siblings.  Gatlin sums it up when he tells us, “I’m nice and I care. I want to be adopted." Reference
1000882.

For more detailed information about Gatlin, please contact
Kansas Children's Service League - Adoption Program
1-877-530-5275     Email:
Kansas Children's Service League - Adoption Program
Profiles have been provided by the Child's Adoption Agency
and are  provided solely as a brief introduction to the individual child or sibling group and  are not comprehensive.   
Please contact the Child's agency for more specific information on a specific child, sibling group or other available children.

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Brad (born 6/95) is a handsome young man who loves science and collecting prehistoric animals.  In
his spare time he loves to ride his bike and building model cars.  Brad loves being a team player and
working with others.  When the weather is warm, he loves to swim and go to soccer games. Some of
his favorite foods include chicken, pizza, watermelon, ice cream and cake.   Brad is the third of four
children.  He has an older brother and sister and a younger sister.  He loves to visit with them weekly
and continues to build stronger positive relationships with his siblings.   Brad enjoys his school and
enjoys the extra help that he receives from his teachers.  He likes P.E. and his computer class.  He
loves to be a helpful schoolmate to his classmates and his teacher.  Brad would like to be a police
officer when he grows up.    

For more detailed information regarding Brad, please contact
Michelle Greeley,  Adoption Specialist, The Children's Division
Phone (816) 889-2233     Email:  
The Children's Division
Juddie (born 4/97) is a spunky young girl.  She enjoys being the center of attention, playing with
others and making new friends.  She has taken a special interest in the family pets and enjoys working
with the animals.  Juddie’s favorite foods are chicken, ribs and skittles.  Some of Juddie’s hobbies
include playing basketball, playing with dolls and jumping rope.   Juddie is doing well in her current
school and enjoys the extra attention that she receives from her teachers.  She is making more friends
at her school and is learning how to deal with children who are not always nice.  Juddie is the
youngest of four siblings.  She has an older sister and two older brothers.  She is building a positive
sibling relationship with them, though they are not all placed together, currently.  She would like an
adoptive family to know that she is friendly, polite and great at board games.

For more detailed information regarding Juddie, please contact
Michelle Greeley,  Adoption Specialist, The Children's Division
Phone (816) 889-2233     Email:  
The Children's Division
Anthony (born 9/93) is an articulate, creative young man with spiky red hair and sincere blue eyes.  
Anthony’s sense of humor and likeability is evident when you first meet him.  Anthony enjoys
keeping busy playing video games, singing, listening to music, and reading.  His favorites include the
Lord of the Rings trilogy and Harry Potter.  He also enjoys spending time outside with horses,
grooming and riding on trails.  In school, Anthony’s favorite subject is history.  Movies are another
favorite of Anthony’s, especially westerns and historical movies.  His favorite foods are hamburgers
and combination pizza so he can eat all the toppings.  Anthony desires a family where he can have
access to horses.  The best family for Anthony is one who enjoys spending time together, is
attentive and caring, and can provide a space for Anthony to grow and explore life.  Anthony has no
health issues and is legally free for adoption.  Anthony would like to maintain contact with his five
siblings.

For more detailed information about Anthony, please contact
Beth O’Neill,  Cornerstones of Care - Adoption Program
Ph:  816-508-6230         Email:  
Cornerstones of Care
Lee Etta, born 11/93, is a tall, slender, beautiful young lady.  Lee Etta is very talkative and can talk
for hours about what happened to her that day.  She is kind and polite to others.  Lee Etta is always
full of energy and ready for excitement.  Lee Etta has a great sense of humor and enjoys making
others laugh.  Lee Etta enjoys spending time with her siblings and friends.  Lee Etta enjoys dancing
and singing.  Lee Etta has dreams of becoming a fashion or runway model when she grows up.  Lee
Etta would also like to also be an interpreter .  She states that her destiny is to help people.  Lee Etta
would like a family that will love her unconditionally and a home where she can feel safe and secure.  
Lee Etta will need a family in which she is able to have a lot of positive attention.  Lee Etta is currently
in the ninth grade.  Lee Etta enjoys school and gets along well with others.  Lee Etta thrives in any
situation where she can receive one on one attention.  Lee Etta is legally free for adoption.
 

For more detailed information regarding Lee Etta, please contact
Angela Todd,  Adoption Specialist, The Children's Division
Phone (816) 889-2867     Email:  
The Children's Division
Matthew and Michael are African American Siblings.  Matthew is a very handsome 2 year old who
is very loving and laid back. Matthew’s placement provider states “Matthew sleeps through the
night, eats very well, and loves to be held and talked to.”  Michael loves to be around his big brother
and sister.  He loves to play with his toys and he loves sports.  Michael’s placement provider states
that “Michael is a very handsome 7 year old boy with tons of energy.”  Although he takes awhile to
warm up to, he undoubtedly has an appealing personality. Michael states, "I love playing freeze tag
and football.”  Both boys are looking for a home where they can be adopted together. Michael states
that he would like to be with other boys his age and with a family that will be willing to maintain the
bond between Michael and his sister.  

For more detailed information about Matthew and Michael, please contact
Jennifer Dalrymple,  Adoption Specialist, The Children's Divison
Ph:  816-889-2878        Email:
The Children's Divison