Adoption Profile

Introducing Portia...

Portia is a sweet and friendly girl with a smile that warms everyone's heart. Her current foster mom says she likes to be helpful in cleaning up her room and putting away groceries. Portia enjoys playing with Legos and jigsaw puzzles, playing on the computer, and going to the park or lake on a sunny day. She is proud of the ribbon she won for walking at Special Olympics. Portia also enjoys attending the ARC summer camp.

Portia is nonverbal and hopes to learn sign language. She also loves helping others like herself to learn new things and to be a positive role model for them. This friendly young lady attends special education classes, which she benefits from greatly. Portia is easily redirected to her tasks and demonstrates some independence within school and at home. She puts a great deal of effort into everything she does. Birthday: September 29, 1989

A Family for Portia...

A family that will love and care for Portia should be trained and able to assist her with her special needs. She will need plenty of assistance in self-help skills. Portia will benefit from an adoptive family that will challenge her appropriately and encourage her to strive for more as she accomplishes new tasks. The most important thing a family for Portia should provide her with is a wonderful environment with lots of one-on-one attention. An adoptive family for Portia needs to be prepared to provide ongoing care and support. (NC #026-2040)

For more information on this child or adoption and foster care, in general, call NC Kids Adoption and Foster Care Network toll free at 1-877-NCKIDS-1 (1-877-625-4371).

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Last Modified: July 28, 2006