Adoption columns/announcements for
March 06 – April 02, 2016 (four Sundays)
Accompanying notice: "For more information about foster or adoptive parenting through the New Mexico Children, Youth,
and Families Department, please call 1-800-432-2075 or visit www.cyfd.org"
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(Feature: Sunday, March 06 - Saturday, March 12, 2016)
Name: Maria
Age: 10
Story: Maria is an active, outgoing young lady who loves to talk with everyone. She is
helpful, caring and creative. Maria enjoys going to school. Her favorite activities include
puzzles, word searches, reading and coloring. Weekly therapy is important as she continues learning
how to make good decisions, how to trust adults, and how to interact with her siblings in a positive
healthy way. Maria will do best in a home with no pets and only children that are older. An active,
two-parent family that is patient and structured will be an important part of her future.
For more information about foster or adoptive parenting through the New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department, please call 1-800432-2075 or visit www.cyfd.org
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(Feature: Sunday, March 13 - Saturday, March 19, 2016)
Name: Louis
Age: 12
Story: Louis is an active, fun child who is enthusiastic about life and continues to be
positive about finding his forever family. He loves to swim, read, and play video games.
He is curious about how things work and likes to learn, so he will ask lots of questions
at home and in school. The ideal family should be structured and able to provide consistency and a
high level of interactive supervision. His new family is invited to participate in therapy services with
him as needed. This young man will do best in a family with older children, so that he can have the
attention any little brother needs.
For more information about foster or adoptive parenting through the New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department, please call 1-800432-2075 or visit www.cyfd.org
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(Feature: Sunday, March 20 - Saturday, March 26, 2016)
Name: Nichelle
Age: 14
Story: Nichelle is a bright, outgoing, engaging girl with a big personality. She loves to
read, dance, and enjoys arts and crafts. She is creative and currently learning to
crochet. Nichelle is not a picky eater and enjoys a variety of foods. She is interested in
learning more about her culture. Nichelle does well in school and can be very helpful. She interacts
well with adults and children older than herself. A strong, active two-parent family is preferred for this
young lady.
For more information about foster or adoptive parenting through the New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department, please call 1-800432-2075 or visit www.cyfd.org
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(Feature: Sunday, March 27 - Saturday, April 02, 2016)
Name: Manuel
Age: 12
Story: Manuel is an energetic, athletic young man who gets along well with others. He is
polite, personable and caring. Manuel enjoys being outside and participating in sports.
He states his favorite school subjects are P.E., science, and social studies. Manuel participates in
weekly therapy where he is learning positive ways to direct his energy, how to make good decisions,
and how to interact with his siblings in a positive healthy way. An active, two-parent family that is
patient and structured will be important. Manuel will benefit from a strong father figure and will do well
in a home with older brothers.
For more information about foster or adoptive parenting through the New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department, please call 1-800432-2075 or visit www.cyfd.org
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Contact: Patricia Hale 505-419-9888 …. call or text me if needed
Patricia.hale@state.nm.us