The Heart Gallery
Children of Massachusetts 

Kody (Reg. # 2993)
Photographed by Laura Irwin
Matched with a family

Four year old Kody is a happy and observant Caucasian boy who loves to play patty-cake. He also likes to blow kisses, laugh and play with others. He enjoys being outdoors, taking rides in the car, and watching children’s shows on television. Kody is a resilient child who continues to confront significant challenges that result from his birth history and cerebral palsy. He receives on-going medical care and support services. Kody is working on developing words and is able to say “mama,” “hi,” and “bye-bye.” He attends preschool where teachers report he is making progress. Kody is ready to find a permanent single or two-parent family, with or without children, who will provide him with the attention, love and support he needs.

Krist-Lyn (Reg. # 2436)
Photographed by Maureen Ford

Krista-Lyn is a sweet, adorable ten-year-old Caucasian girl. She is always on the go, and likes to spend time in the park, taking walks, watching movies, and playing video and board games. Krista-Lyn also enjoys bowling and has just started gymnastics classes. She does extremely well at school and particularly likes math and computer class. Krista-Lyn gets along well with her teachers and is building up her social skills and friendships with her peers. An ideal family will provide her with love and guidance so that she may continue to grow into an ambitious young woman. Krista-Lyn would like an experienced single mother or two-parent family who can keep up with her and her many interests. It is important to Krista-Lyn that she maintain contact with her sibling. For more information, please visit the Photolisting page.

Krystal & Angel (Reg. # 2615 & 2616)
Photographed by Lindsey Brynjolfsson

Krystal and Angel are thirteen-year-old Latino twins who enjoy being active. Krystal can do cartwheels, splits and headstands. As a Girl Scout, she has enjoyed her community service project teaching handicapped girls to dance. Angel is considerate, helpful and friendly. He does not watch TV, since he prefers to get more involved in activities, like playing games, shopping or talking on the phone. He likes school, especially science because of the “hands-on” projects. Angel and Krystal are in the same foster home where they get along well with the other children. They are both popular among their peers in their seventh grade class. Angel and Krystal would do best in a two-parent family with no children or with older children. For more information, please visit the Photolisting page.

Luis (Reg. # 2686)
Photographed by David Barron

Ten-year-old Luis is a very caring Latino youngster. He is sweet, lovable and can light up the room with his bright smile. Like all boys his age, Luis enjoys cars, computers, riding his bike, board games, and playing video games. He loves all animals and would like to be a veterinarian when he grows up. In his residential home, Luis has formed healthy and trustful relationships. He also often makes sweet comments to help brighten the staff’s day. In school, Luis thrives with individualized attention. He would like a mother and father who reside near his brother. He would also like to attend the same school he is in now. If Luis could have his own special wish, he said it would simply be “to have a family who is kind and spends time with me.” For more information, please visit the Photolisting page.

Marianne (Reg. # 2431)
Photographed by Elizabeth Dunford
Matched with a family

Energetic and social, Marianne is a Caucasian nine year old who loves being silly. She can often be found dancing, playing dress-up or just having a laugh with those around her. She thrives with a lot of attention from the adults in her life. At school, Marianne continues to work hard to catch up in math and reading, and receives supports that address her academic and behavioral needs. Marianne would do well with two parents, especially two moms, who will provide her with the love, understanding and support she needs. She should be the youngest or only child at home, and she has expressed that she would like an older sister.

Michael (Reg. #1637
Photographed by Jaime Caron

Michael is a fun-loving, twelve year old Latino boy who is well-liked by his peers. Described as a “good eater,” he likes to chow down on anything from home-cooked meals to fast food. In his spare time, Michael enjoys drawing, playing video games and going to his after-school program. He is creative and makes amazing structures using LEGOs. He is passionate about basketball, and dreams of becoming a professional player when he grows up. Michael is a hard-working student, but needs help staying focused. Special education services address his academic and behavioral challenges. Michael will thrive in a family who provides him with attention, consistency and structure. It is also important to him that he maintain a relationship with his brothers. For more information, please visit the Photolisting page.

 
Mikey (Reg. #1638)
Photographed by Jaime Caron

Mikey is an adorable ten year old Latino boy who always has a smile on his face. Quite the conversationalist, he likes to ask a lot of questions and is very inquisitive. He loves playing with toy cars and knows a lot about different makes and models. Not one for sports, Mikey enjoys going to the park, riding his scooter or playing indoors. He attends a specialized school where he receives the academic and social supports he needs. He is a big fan of books and enjoys reading and having someone read to him. He is ready to find a patient and loving two-parent family, with no younger children, who will help him to continue to make strides and reach his full potential. Mikey has a close relationship with his brothers and needs to remain connected to them. For more information, please visit the Photolisting page.

Nyilson (Reg. # 3394)
Photographed by Michelle DeBakey

Nyilson is a seven-year-old Cape Verdean boy who loves to receive attention and praise. He interacts with others through eye contact, bright smiles, and his contagious laugh. One of Nyilson’s favorite pastimes is having books read aloud to him. Because of his significant medical needs, Nyilson relies on his caregivers for mobility and care. He has been diagnosed with cerebral palsy and receives nutrition via a g-tube. Nyilson takes part in speech and language therapy as well as occupational and physical therapy. He loves horseback riding and his therapy sessions in the pool. Nyilson needs a home where the caretaker has medical knowledge or skills. He is a loving little boy who has the unique ability to make anyone smile even on a bad day. For more information, please visit the Photolisting page.

Paul (Reg. # 3477)
Photographed by Karen Wong

Paul is a personable and engaging eleven year old boy of African American and Caucasian descent who enjoys hugs. He is very theatrical and dreams of starring in musicals like “Wicked” on Broadway. He also enjoys going fishing when the opportunity arises, riding his bicycle and having pets around. He would like to experience life on a farm. Paul is bright, and would benefit from a family who could help him keep up with his schoolwork. He currently lives at a residential home and is making progress as he learns to behave appropriately. He enjoys adults and gets along with them well, but he can have trouble relating to peers. Paul is looking for a two-parent family who could support his emotional and medical needs as he grows up and pursues his many interests. For more information, please visit the Photolisting page.

Raffi (Reg. # 2785)
Photographed by Melissa Tirado

Raffi is a fun-loving, nine year old Latino boy who has an adventurous spirit and enjoys trying new things. Outgoing and active, Raffi can often be found shooting hoops, riding his bike, playing with other children, and engaging in any other activity involving the outdoors. He also has a great sense of humor and shows concern for others. Well-spoken, he is a third grade student who is eager to learn and is benefiting from his individualized education plan. Raffi would do well with a dedicated, two-parent family or a patient, single dad with no other children. It is important to Raffi that he finds a permanent home where he will no longer have to worry about who he can depend on – a home where he can instead focus on being loved and accepted. For more information, please visit the Photolisting page.

R.J. (Reg. # 1298)
Photographed by Winslow Martin

R.J. is a thirteen year old Caucasian boy who loves to let his imagination run wild. Polite and energetic, he easily engages in conversations with others. He has a wide variety of interests, from comic books, especially Spiderman and Batman, to camping, swimming, bicycling, and hiking. In school, R.J. is well-liked by his peers and is doing well with the help of an individualized education plan. When he gets older, he said he would like to be a police officer. R.J. would thrive as the youngest child in a single or two-parent family. After being placed in an adoptive home, R.J. will need to maintain contact with his biological sister. For more information, please visit the Photolisting page.