Matching Mondays ~ Sweet Brothers need a Family!

Jadien age 5 and Kadien age 4 are brothers who hope to stay together forever in a loving family.
Helpful and active are the two words that best describe Jadien! His energetic personality has the ability to put a smile on the face of others and bring laughter to his little brother, Kadien. He channels his energy and uses it to play sports like soccer or to go on bike rides and spend his time outdoors. He enjoys participating in other activities with children his age.

Jadien would benefit from an academically supportive family as he begins his schooling career.

Kadien is a very happy and lovable child! He is active and enjoys playing with his brother and children his age. He gets along well with others and likes being outside riding bikes and also enjoys coloring. Being a pleasant child makes it easy for him to get along with children and adults. When he is not outside he likes to watch TV and play video games as well as play with action figures and engage in other games with the people around him!

Jadien and Kadien are attending counseling, which would need to continue after placement. These endearing kids are looking for a family who is patient and will show them lots of love and keep them together. Financial assistance may be available for adoption-related services.
For Utah children, only home studied families from all states are encouraged to inquire.

 You can inquire about these children by clicking on their names above to go to their profile page or you can contact The Utah Adoption Exchange by calling:  801.265.0444

Matching Mondays ~ Darling Brothers hoping for a Forever Family!

Jeremy age 8 and Jakob age 6.

Jeremy
Jeremy is described as being bright and likes to be social! He also loves playing games with his brother and just laughing and having a good time! He likes to read (Percy Jackson is his favorite author) and be active. His favorite thing to watch on TV is sports.

In third grade, he enjoys school and does his best with his schoolwork! He benefits from counseling, which will need to continue after placement.

Jakob
This loving and caring kiddo thrives on being with others. Jakob loves to play at the park with his brother! He is intelligent and is very good at following directions. When he is not outside he likes to be inside playing video games or watching cartoons!

Jakob is currently in the first grade and would benefit from an academically supportive family. He also benefits from counseling, which will need to continue after placement. 

 These brothers are in need of a loving and supportive home. If your family is interested in these, we urge you to inquire. Financial assistance may be available for adoption-related services.

For Utah children, only home studied families from all states are encouraged to inquire.

 You can inquire about these children by clicking on their names above to go to their profile page or you can contact The Utah Adoption Exchange by calling:  801.265.0444

Matching Mondays: Featuring sibling group of FIVE!

Today I am  featuring a sibling group of five.
Please take a moment and learn about each of these darling children.   Please share this post with your friends online! 

Danny age 10.

Happy and fun-loving Danny loves spending time with his siblings and friends. Jumping at any chance he gets to help others, Danny is a great listener and is quick to make friends. This funny and self-confident young man also relishes playing Pokemon and munching on candy. Danny always tries his best and works hard until any task is done. Danny is attending the fifth grade and is doing very well in school. This quick-learner enjoys his class and is very smart.

 

Nathaniel age 9.
Quick to follow directions or pull his nearest companion into a fun game, Nathaniel is one compassionate and caring kiddo. His happy, playful and friendly nature make sure that he is always surrounded by family, friends and playmates. Creative and outgoing, Nathaniel enjoys playing Pokemon and eating pizza, hamburgers and spaghetti. He describes himself as crazy and fun, and many others agree!
Nathaniel is attending the fourth grade and is doing very well. His teacher says he is a smart, quick kid who loves to learn!

Tristan age 7.
Outgoing and active, Tristan can get even the most stoic person moving and laughing! With his loving and social nature, Tristan enjoys playing and interacting with others. When he’s not hopping or moving around on his own, this great guy loves taking a ride on anything with wheels! He enjoys playing Bey Blades and Pokemon, and his favorite foods are hamburgers, pizza, and smores.
Tristan is attending the second grade and would benefit from an academically supportive environment. He currently benefits from an IEP (Individualized Education Plan).

Alisha age 5.
Sweet and outgoing, Alisha shows love and affection for everyone she meets! With a smile always on her face and a willingness to help out in any situation, Alisha maintains her role as a peacekeeper. She has a great talent for making friends and is incredibly creative, inventive and smart. This young lass loves to sing and count, and her favorite aspect of herself is her smile. Alisha is extremely excited to attend kindergarten! She would benefit from an academically supportive household.

Jamie age 2.
Jamie is a sweet, loving toddler who enjoys independent play as well as interacting with others. An early girly-girl, Jamie loves shoes and playing with baby dolls. This snugly little girl has an adorable smile and an infectious giggle. She has shown great interest in playing games on any electronic within reach.
Jamie isn’t in school yet, but this smart little one is very interested in learning games!

Alisha and Jamie are attending counseling, which would need to continue after placement. These loving kids are looking for a forever family who is patient and will show them lots of love and keep them and their three older brothers together.

You can inquire about these children by going to their profile page or you can contact The Utah Adoption Exchange by calling:  801.265.0444

Matching Mondays ~ LDS Family Needed.

Darling Freyja age 9 is hoping for a family.
Freyja, an adventurous young girl , is always up for trying new things! She is a fan of sports and enjoys playing soccer and basketball. She loves anything outdoors including camping, hiking, and especially fishing! Freyja enjoys playing in the water either outside or at a water park. She is passionate about animals and aspires to become a veterinarian one day! Most importantly, this sweet kiddo wants a family to call her own and would like to be baptized in the LDS church.
A third grader this year, Freyja is a making positive strides and progress in school. She benefits from counseling, which will need to continue after placement.

This outgoing sweetheart is anxiously awaiting a loving and permanent home. If your family can offer Freyja the caring and supportive environment that she needs, we urge you to inquire. Financial assistance may be available for adoption-related services.

For Utah children, only home studied families from all states are encouraged to inquire.

You can inquire about Freyja by clicking on her name above to go to her profile page or you can contact The Utah Adoption Exchange by calling:  801.265.0444

Matching Mondays ~ Darling 2 year old boy needs a family!!

Orion age 2 needs a loving family!
Let's help him shall we??!!!
Please share Orion's information and profile page with others!
Orion is a sweet little guy that is always on the move! Happy, loving, and active, he is a joy to be around. Orion thrives on spending time with others—adults and peers. This cute kiddo loves to cuddle and is always smiling!

Orion is a quick learner and has learned how to walk with the assistance of his walker. It is not expected that Orion will live independently as an adult, but he can have a wonderful future! He benefits from physical, speech and occupational therapy, which will need to continue after placement.

If you can offer Orion with the stability and love he needs, we urge you to inquire. Financial assistance may be available for adoption-related services.
For Utah children, only homestudied families from all states are encouraged to inquire.

You can inquire about Orion by clicking on his name above to go to his profile page or you can contact The Utah Adoption Exchange by ca

Matching Mondays: Utah's Waiting Children.

As I look through the profiles of children in Utah waiting for a forever family I notice the number of boys who are waiting.   There are so many young men and boys hoping to be adopted.   Please take a moment and look through the profiles.   Maybe you will feel something about one of them.   Each child is waiting to be noticed, found and loved.
Go here to view Utah's Waiting Children.

YOU can help increase their chances of being adopted by sharing their profiles with those on your social networking sites, email and those you meet in real life.
It just takes ONE to make a difference!

Matching Mondays ~ Siblings hoping for a forever family...lets help them!

*Don't forget what is coming up this month!*

A Day for Wednesday's Child on August 14th.  Tune into KSL during each newscast.
All funds raised go directly to program services.   .96 cents of every dollar goes to help recruit families for over 150 Utah children waiting in foster care.
(I had the incorrect date on previous Matching Monday posts...it is truly the 14th.  What can I say...I have summer brain. lol)

Thank you KSL for caring about Utah's waiting children!
Here is the latest Wednesday's Child segment.

If you are interested in learning more about Trent and Jade go to their profile page or call The Utah Adoption Exchange at 801.265.044.

Matching Mondays ~ 12 year old boy with a big heart hoping for a family!

I took one look at this smiling face and just KNEW we needed to feature him this week!

Seriously....who wouldn't want to adopt this darling boy!!!

Gerrardo who likes to go by "Jerry" is 12.
Jerry is known for his big heart! Jerry loves to be active and is a big fan of sports. You can often find him playing basketball, building something out of LEGOs, or riding his bike. Soccer is one of his many talents and he hopes to play on a team!

This young man is a hard worker and does well in school. He attends the sixth grade and benefits from an IEP (Individualized Education Plan). Jerry participates in counseling, which will need to continue after placement.

Looking forward to the future, Jerry longs for a supportive and loving family to call his own someday. If you can offer him the stability and love he needs, we urge you to inquire. Financial assistance may be available for adoption-related services.

For Utah children, only home studied families from all states are encouraged to inquire.
You can inquire about Jerry by clicking on his name above to go to his profile page or you can contact The Utah Adoption Exchange by calling:  801.265.0444
Be sure to share this post with your contacts on facebook/twitter or any other social media you enjoy using. 
Jerry deserves a happy family! 
Let's help him!

*Don't forget what is coming up this month!*

A Day for Wednesday's Child on August 22nd.  Tune into KSL during each newscast.
All funds raised go directly to program services.   .96 cents of every dollar goes to help recruit families for over 150 Utah children waiting in foster care.

Go to KSL's  website for more information!
Thanks KSL for supporting Utah's children! 

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Matching Mondays ~ Handsome 13 year old hoping for a family!

Today we would like to tell you about
Fadhili age 13.
A natural athlete and leader, Fadhili can often be found on the field or court. While he loves all sports, football and basketball are easily his favorites. Fadhili does his best to treat others with respect and fairness and hopes for the same in return. Music and dance are other interests of this talented and outgoing guy. Using humor to overcome life’s trials and hardships, Fadhili is known for his resilient nature. He has many goals and dreams, but his greatest hope is to have a family of his own.

Fadhili is in the eighth grade and benefits from an IEP (Individualized Education Plan). He is in counseling, which will need to continue after placement.

If your family is interested in this charming, talented lad, we urge you to inquire. Financial assistance may be available for adoption-related services.

This is a LEGAL RISK ADOPTIVE PLACEMENT. In a legal risk adoptive placement, it is expected that the family will eventually adopt the child, even though the birth parents’ rights have not been fully terminated at the time of placement. 

For Utah children, only homestudied families from all states are encouraged to inquire.
You can inquire about Katie by clicking on her name above to go to her profile page or you can contact The Utah Adoption Exchange by calling:  801.265.0444

Please share Fadhili's information with others...lets help him find a forever family!

Matching Mondays ~Katie age 16 is hoping for a family....lets help her!

As the warm days roll on we are getting closer to the beginning of the school year for some areas and other areas are starting their new school year this month.  Children in Foster Care have the same needs as all other children.....new clothes, shoes and school supplies.   You can donate these items new or gently used to the Utah Foster Care Foundation.  You can contact your local UFCF office to find out where to take your donations.

You can find your region's UFCF office by going to here. 
Click on the map for your area and it will take you to your region's web page.
If you live outside of Utah contact your local Department of Family/Child Services to find a donation location!  
Every child wants to feel their very best when they start their first day of school.
This is especially important for children who are in care...their world has changed all around them. 
We can help them have a great start at school this year!!!

Today I would like to introduce you to
Katie age 16!

Keeping active is a big part of this fun girl’s life, and she can often be found playing softball, soccer, or cheering on her team. With an interest in diesel mechanics and learning a trade through Job Corps, this ambitious lass has great plans for her future. Outgoing and personable, Katie has an easy time making friends and greatly desires to be part of a family.

Attending the eleventh grade this year, Katie is doing well and would excel from an academically supportive environment. She benefits from counseling, which will need to continue after placement.

Based on the Indian Child Welfare Act, the caseworker will give priority to all Native American homes. If your family feels that they can provide Katie with the consistency, love and support she needs, we urge you to inquire. Financial assistance may be available for adoption-related services.

This is a LEGAL RISK ADOPTIVE PLACEMENT. In a legal risk placement, it is expected that the family will eventually adopt the child, even though the birth parent’s rights have not been fully terminated at the time of placement.

For Utah children, only home studied families from all states are encouraged to inquire.
You can inquire about Katie by clicking on her name above to go to her profile page or you can contact The Utah Adoption Exchange by calling:  801.265.0444

Please share Katie's information with others...lets help her find a family just right for her!

Matching Mondays ~ Michael age 15 would love a family all his own!

A Day for Wednesday's Child is coming up on August 22nd.  Tune into KSL during each newscast.

All funds raised go directly to program services.   .96 cents of every dollar goes to help recruit families for over 150 Utah children waiting in foster care.

Go to KSL's  website for more information!
Thanks KSL for supporting Utah's children! 

Today I would like to introduce you to
Michael age 15.
This respectful young man strives to get things done in a timely manner. Michael truly enjoys the benefits that can come from his efforts. Being outside, participating in recreational activities, exercising and spending time with friends are a few of his favorite ways to spend the day. Optimistic about the future he hopes to one day join the Marines.

Michael is in eighth grade and would benefit from an academically supportive environment. He currently attends counseling, which will need to continue after placement.

If your family can offer him the support, compassion and respect he deserves, we urge you to inquire. Michael would like a family who will allow him to continue contact with his sister. Financial assistance may be provided for adoption-related services.

For Utah children, only homestudied
families from all states are encouraged to inquire.

If you would like more information about Michael please click on his name above and inquire through his profile page or call The Utah Adoption Exchange at 801.265.0444.
Please share this post with those in your social media networks!
Let's help Michael by finding a family that is just right for him!

Matching Mondays ~ Jordan age 9.

I hope you all had an awesome Independence week!!!
We had a lots of fun at our house!  Pictures to come this week!Today I would like to introduce you to a handsome 9 year old who enjoys LEGOs and the outdoors!  Please take a moment to learn about Jordan.  If you feel like you might be the family for him contact
The Utah Adoption Exchange at Ph.801.265.0444 or inquire through his profile page by clicking on his name below.

Please share Jordan's hopes for a family by sharing this post on your  social media pages.   You could be the link to Jordan's forever family.


Jordan age 9.
This loveable young boy is Jordan.
He enjoys joking around and being playful. He is an imaginative and creative lad who can often be found drawing, building with LEGOs or playing with other toys. Also fond of being outdoors, he loves fishing and riding his bike.

Jordan is currently in the second grade and participates in an IEP (Individualized Education Plan). He would benefit from parents who can support him academically. Jordan is attending counseling, which will need to continue after placement.

This youngster is ready to be adopted and to have a forever family he can call his own. Jordan needs a structured and stable home that will provide him with safety, security, and love. If your family is interested in this fun boy, we urge you to inquire. Financial assistance may be available for adoption-related services. 

For Utah children, only homestudied families from all states are encouraged to inquire.

Matching Mondays Note

I am excited to announce Matching Mondays is making it's debut over at 

United For Adoption blog starting today.

Take a moment and visit.

I also wanted to make you aware of something coming up in August.

All information will be found on the UFA blog.

Thanks for being patient with me as I learn to juggle two blogs. :)

Matching Mondays ~ 2 Sweet Girls Hoping for a Family.

I have had some strong reminders this past week that my "little girls" are growing up and they aren't so little anymore.  We are now into the make-up and hair stage where they care about how they look.  Girls are lots of fun to parent and I am so thankful for my sweet daughters. 

As I was looking through Utah's waiting children these darling girls stood out to me.  Please take a moment and read about them and share their hopes with others.

Katie age 13.

This talkative and engaging young woman is Katie. Good-humored and personable, Katie enjoys being outdoors and going on hikes. Katie is very fond of music and can often be found playing the guitar or singing. She has great aspirations for her future and would one day like to attend college. With empathy for others and a great laugh, Katie can really brighten up your day!

In the eighth grade this year, Katie is performing at grade level in school and would benefit from an academically supportive household. She is currently in counseling, which will need to continue after placement. 

If your family can provide Katie with a nurturing and supportive environment, we urge you to inquire. Financial 

assistance may be available for 

adoption-related services. 

Sara age 15. 

Sara is one vivacious and personable teen! With a strong commitment to both her school work and her extracurricular activities, she is determined to succeed in all she does. Caring and nurturing, this young woman is a helpful person and communicates effectively with peers and adults. When she’s not listening to music or playing soccer, she can be found camping or working out at the gym. Sara enjoys fashion and is incredibly resourceful and independent.

In the eleventh grade this year, Sara is performing well and is on track to graduate. She is currently participating in counseling, which will need to continue after placement.

If your family can provide Sara with a loving, committed, supportive environment, we urge you to inquire. Financial assistance may be available for adoption-related services.

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You are invited to attend the 12th annual Wendy’s & Low Book Sales Golf Challenge June 26th at Talons Cove Golf Club in Saratoga Springs, UT.

You can register online  at adoptex.org.

Matching Mondays ~ Eat to help waiting kids!

Want to help the children who are waiting to be adopted?

Eat at the Blue Lemon Restaurant this week.
Also check out the new sweeties who are hoping for a family by going here. 

TRY BLUE LEMON RESTAURANT FOR BREAKFAST

 JUNE 17 - 22 

AND SUPPORT 

THE UTAH ADOPTION EXCHANGE

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Blue Lemon has just introduced six scrumptious new breakfast entrees and will donate $1 to the Utah Adoption Exchange for any breakfast entree purchased that week. 
The owners of Blue Lemon are adoptive parents themselves, and are personally passionate about the need to find loving families for all Utah children. 
Breakfast is served 7 to 11 a.m. at all locations.
bluelemon.com
@blue_lemon

If you have an event you would like to share with our readers please send your information to unitedforadoption@gmail.com .