Birth Date: December 2004
Ethno-Cultural Background: First Nations
Birth Date: November 2005
Ethno-Cultural Background: First Nations
Birth Date: November 2007
Ethno-Cultural Background: First Nations
These adorable siblings are hoping for a family which can provide the love and support so they can grow up together. Annie, Lance and Ruthie and will likely need services to help overcome developmental delays, but they are winners! People who know them find them affectionate, playful and generally happy children. They are very social and enjoy being with other children and with adults.
Annie, the eldest, loves to dance! She also enjoys doing puzzles, playing on the computer, having stories read to her, and running errands with her foster dad. She thrives on one-to-one to one adult attention. She can be sweet and shy and is described as a caring and compassionate little girl. She can also be independent and determined. Annie is attending kindergarten where she receives extra support. She is learning about boundaries. She is a clever child but experiences some problems with memory functioning. Annie needs time to transition to new activities and does better if she is told ahead of time that there is going to be a change. She may need assistance with language development in the future.
Lance is described as a curious, charming and energetic little boy with a streak of mischief. A “typical boy”, he loves playing with toy cars and trucks, or expending his energy on his bike or the swing set. Lance struggles with a short attention span and has significantly delayed language skills. He may need extra help when he is old enough to begin attending kindergarten.
Cuddly, loving and cheerful are the words used to describe little Ruthie. Like her siblings, she is an active child and likes splashing in water, riding her bike and playing “chase me” games with other children. She gets on well with adults that she knows and loves being held and talked to. Ruthie is still learning about turn taking and sharing. She has delays with comprehension and problem solving skills and, when frustrated or feeling misunderstood, can hit out or throw tantrums. Her foster parents find that it is helpful to work out what she is frustrated about, change activities and move her away from the situation. Ruthie has strabismus and is monitored by an ophthalmologist.
Annie, Lance and Ruthie need parents who are knowledgeable about of the effects of prenatal exposure to alcohol and cocaine. A First Nations family, or a family who can help the children maintain ties to their cultural heritage, would be preferred. The adoptive family should be prepared to work with support services to help these energetic siblings reach their full potential. Openness with the children’s current foster family would be beneficial.
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