Birth date: July 2006
Ethno-Cultural Background: First Nations
Birth date: June 2008
Ethno-Cultural Background: First Nations
This energetic duo will keep their adoptive family busy, but the rewards of watching them growing up will be great!
“Big brother” Darnell is a healthy little boy who likes to keep busy. He loves dancing and drumming at the preschool he attends. In his foster home, he enjoys running and playing with his foster siblings. Currently, he attends preschool one day a week and a parent-tot program one day a week. Darnell needs a lactose free diet, but he is on track with his physical development – in fact he is a big boy for his age.
This little boy struggles with some intellectual aspects of his development. He has good comprehension, but is still limited to only a few words of speech and communicates largely by pointing and signing. Speech therapy is planned for the future. Darnell has similar interests to children his own age and is used to being with other children most of the day. He can be helpful and independent, also mischievous! As he cannot express himself well verbally, he sometimes lets his frustrations be known by hitting, kicking or biting other children and adults, probably without realizing that he is able to hurt them. It takes him a long time to ‘settle down’ after his routine has been upset. He will need a family who can provide a structured routine, good supervision when he is with other children and lots of one to one care to help him develop his speech and social skills.
Little Carmen adores her older brother and follows him round like a shadow! She is a fun loving and active child – and she can move like lightning when she wants to! Curious, tireless, outgoing and very likable, this little girl loves to be part of an active family. She plays well with other children when she can tear herself away from her big brother. Carmen is doing well developmentally although, when she gets older, she may need speech therapy. This little girl is anything but boring! When tired, she can do mischievous things like streaking off at top speed, or repeatedly slamming doors to get attention. These behaviours usually disappear if she has the opportunity for a nap.
Darnell and Carmen would like a forever home where they can explore their world and grow up together in a safe, nurturing environment. Their adoptive parents should be knowledgeable about the effects of prenatal alcohol and drug exposure and prepared to provide structure, one to one attention, and lots of love. A First Nations family, or one that can ensure these children maintain ties to their Aboriginal culture, would be preferred. Darnell and Carmen would benefit from continued contact with their other siblings, grandmother and members of their Aboriginal community.
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