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Michael and Allen, ages 6 and 5
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...Are just 2 of the over 250 children
available for adoption in Oregon.
hese b r o th e r s ’ fav o rite with Lego’s and pegboards. He
things are playing with cars seems to learn by watching other
and rice crisp y trea ts! children and copying their actions.
Michael and Allen are just 2 Allen
of the needs a family who can pro­
vide
him with clear boundaries. He
over 250 children available for adop­
can
be
overly stim ulated and re­
tion in Oregon.
quires
vigilant
supervision.
Michael is a tall youngster with
M
ichael
and
A llen have ju st re­
big dimples and an adorable smile.
cently
learn
ed
th
at th a t they can
He enjoys playing in his sandbox
rely on their caregivers. These boys
with trucks and cars. He likes trips
have a desire to please, and are
to the parks and sleepovers with
friends. He hopes to learn to fish. m aking progress aro u n d love and
Michael is in need of an adult he tru st issues. Both boys’ ability to
test lim its can be overw helm ing at
can trust. He enjoys being around
other children and a country envi­ tim es and they will need a family
ronment. In his present foster home, who can provide a stru ctu red envi­
Michael is accepted and given posi­ ronm ent.
Single adults as well as couples
tive, yet firm guidance. He has been
are
encouraged to call to consider
able to learn to trust and obey his
foster parents. He needs a family adoption. O regon agencies waive or
reduce fees for the adoption of chil­
that will continue to encourage him
dren in state custody. T o learn m ore
to express his feelings.
Allen is a vivacious young man call the Special Needs Adoption
with a bright and cheery personal­ Coalition at T he Boys and Girls
ity. Allen likes to draw and to look Aid Society, 1-800-342-6688 or 503/
at books. He also enjoys playing 222-9661.
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Michael (left) and Allen (right) are 2 of over 2 5 0 children available for
adoption In Oregon.
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