Public profiles
Here is a selection of some of the profiles of children on Be My Parent online. To see more information about these or any of the children we feature, families will need to register and provide some details, and then go on to subscribe. Agencies should contact us.
JESSICA
Age: 9 years
is a bright and energetic girl with a great personality. She loves High School Musical, reading, writing stories, music, dancing and computer games. Jessica is also a gifted gymnast and enjoys showing her skills to others. Jessica is a fun-loving and rewarding child to care for. She is positive and excited about the prospect of being adopted. Needing: adoption
SKYE
Age: 7 years
is an affectionate, bubbly little girl, who enjoys singing, dancing and horse riding. She is achieving well at school and loves learning and reading. Skye makes friends easily. She works well with set routines and has a positive relationship with her foster carer. Skye is learning to consider others and be patient. Needing: adoption
CAYDEN
Age: 2 years
is a happy, contented and rewarding little girl. She greets everyone with a smile and loves to touch people’s faces when they are talking to her. Cayden has global developmental delay, following a brain injury. She needs a high level of medical and therapeutic support, but is eager to please and learn, and shows remarkable determination. Needing: adoption
KIA & ZIA
are confident, caring, lovable brothers who thrive in each other’s company. Their foster carers say they are a pleasure to care for. Kia and Zia like cuddles, and smile and laugh often. They enjoy quiet activities such as colouring and puzzles, as well as playing football and in the garden. Kia loves his teddy bear, and attends nursery. Zia enjoys playing with other children and recently started playgroup. Needing: adoption
ISABELLA
Age: 1 year
is a lively and sociable little girl. She likes to ‘chat’ and enjoys attention, baths, being sung to and swimming. Isabella has cerebral palsy. She is currently meeting her developmental milestones, but future delays are envisaged. However, Isabella is beginning to hold herself up, roll on to one side, and will try to grab objects. Needing: adoption
ZOE & JAKE
are sister and brother who are caring, thoughtful and share a great sense of humour. Zoë is friendly and sociable with adults and children alike. She is very artistic and enjoys attending an amateur dramatics group. Jake loves many sports, and is eager to give new things a go. He plays rugby and football at school. Jake has a passion for fishing, and thinks nothing of catching a 20lb fish! Needing: permanent fostering
DONNA & BETTY
are sisters with a close relationship. They enjoy playing and laughing together. Donna is a friendly and helpful little girl who is extremely affectionate and loving. She will chat away happily, despite some delay in her speech. Betty is a happy, smiley child who is reaching all her developmental milestones. She is very settled in her foster family. Needing: adoption
SPENCER
Age: 6 years
is a cheerful, friendly boy with a playful nature. He enjoys football and long hikes. Spencer is usually happy and contented, and plays well with other children. Although he can sometimes become angry and confused, particularly when recalling incidents from his past, his behaviour is manageable if he feels secure. Spencer has benefited from play therapy. Needing: adoption
LEVI & DANTE
are brothers who are lively, fun and affectionate. They share a close relationship. Levi usually wakes up singing in the mornings! He likes going to the woods and open spaces, looking for insects and frogs. Dante is a happy little boy who likes cars, building bricks, looking at books, music and dancing and going out in his pushchair. Needing: adoption
ALFIE
Age: 6 years
has a wonderful sense of humour! He is a great lover of music and likes dancing and playing with toy instruments. Alfie loves to play outside, and enjoys ‘messy’ arts and crafts such as finger painting. He has a statement of special educational needs at school and the additional support he receives has helped him tremendously. Needing: adoption or permanent fostering
JORDON & JAKE
are energetic, active and fun-loving brothers who are very close to each other. They are polite, well-behaved and a delight to spend time with. Jordon and Jake enjoy sports, especially football, and activities including painting, drawing and computer games. They are well-adjusted boys who understand their situation and really want a new family, especially one with a dog! Needing: adoption or permanent fostering
RAIEN
Age: 1 year
is a settled and contented little girl, with a smile that lights up a room. She enjoys going to the park, playing with a ball, being praised, singing nursery rhymes, watching children's TV, and listening and dancing to music. Raien likes to socialise and play with other children. She enjoys giving and receiving kisses and cuddles. Needing: adoption
RONALDO
Age: 4 years
is a sociable little boy, with a beaming smile, who enjoys being read to. He was deprived of oxygen at birth and has cerebral palsy. Ronaldo can walk with support and sit up for short periods. He can now say a few words and starts chattering to himself as soon as he wakes up! Needing: adoption
CALLUM
Age: 9 years
is a polite, sociable, inquisitive, friendly boy who loves to please others. He is bursting with energy and likes being active. Callum loves anything to do with cars, vans and motorbikes. Due to his past experiences, he can become upset at school, but has become significantly more settled. Academically, Callum is bright and enjoys learning. Needing: adoption
AARON
Age: 7 years
is an affectionate, energetic boy with a winning smile and mischievous twinkle in his eye. He is on the autistic spectrum, has severe developmental delay and significant communication difficulties. This delay in his language skills can leave him frustrated, though most of the time, he will laugh, smile and giggle. Aaron loves to dance and go on trips. Needing: adoption
KEAN
Age: 6 years
is a happy boy with a big, beaming smile. He loves to sing and dance, watch football and play with toy cars. Kean will wear his hair spiked for special occasions. He is a healthy child who eats almost anything! Kean needs support in less structured settings at school, but has settled in well and is catching up. Needing: adoption
BETHANY
Age: 9 years
is an outgoing girl who is a bit of a ‘joker’! She is very inquisitive and enjoys exploring new things. She also loves riding her bike, drawing and colouring and playing with dolls. Bethany likes going to school, where she is making steady progress. She likes to tell her carer when she has been good there! Needing: adoption
MICHAEL
Age: 5 years
is an delightful, engaging child, described by his carer as affectionate and rewarding. He loves adults to read to him and draw pictures with him. Michael also enjoys bath time and having new experiences. Michael’s future learning needs are being investigated, and he needs a family who can accept the uncertainties around his future development and needs. Needing: adoption
KORRIE-JAE
Age: 2 years
is a cheerful, responsive little boy who loves playing and getting lots of attention. He is ‘car mad’ and also likes chatting on his toy mobile phone. Korrie-Jae is a healthy, robust and active boy who loves his food – although he is not keen on vegetables! He is meeting his developmental milestones. Needing: adoption
JERIEMIAH
Age: 2 years
is an active and engaging toddler who is settled and happy. He enjoys playing with his toy cars, swimming, trips to the park, and attending crèche. He also likes watching Rory the Racing Car and Little Einstein and looking at books. Jeriemiah has made great progress with his developmental milestones and has a lovely sense of humour. Needing: adoption
MAREACE
Age: 2 years
is a bubbly and inquisitive baby boy with an infectious laugh who loves chatting and cuddles. He is active and enjoys swimming, and playing in the ball pit and on the trampoline. Mareace interacts well with children and adults. He is being investigated for a possible connective tissue disorder but is making progress. Needing: adoption
ALEEAH
Age: 1 year
is described by her carer as “just wonderful”, with a happy disposition, a hearty giggle and a real sense of humour. She loves books and toys but most of all loves music and always wants to dance when she hears it. Aleeah is a sociable, alert and responsive child who doesn’t want to be left out of anything! Needing: adoption
KIERAN
Age: 4 years
loves kisses and cuddles and is sometimes quite insistent to receive these! His absolute favourite thing is riding his bike and scooter in the park. Kieran has sickle cell anaemia, which is managed by medication, and he has remained mainly healthy. He has a robust appetite. Needing: adoption
PHARELL
Age: 2 years
is a sweet-natured, affectionate and happy boy who loves running around the park and exploring the garden. He also likes music and will dance when he hears a tune! Pharell is an affectionate child and his carers describe him as having a fantastic sense of humour. Needing: adoption
WILLIAM & MARIAH
are brother and sister who are lively, inquisitive and fun-loving. They enjoy playing on their bikes and find train rides a treat! William and Mariah are affectionate and enjoy the company of others. They respond positively to clear boundaries, routines and one-to-one attention. William and Mariah both enjoy school. William is a member of Beavers and Mariah is a member of Rainbows. Needing: adoption
LAYLA
Age: 1 year
is a vocal little girl who loves interacting with others, being cuddled and spoken to. She has global developmental delay and some dysmorphic facial features, suggesting the impact of her birth mother’s drug misuse during pregnancy. Despite this, Layla is a happy little girl who is now rolling and reaching out for her toys. Needing: adoption
FREEDOM
Age: 2 years
is an affectionate boy who loves chattering and playing, especially with cars and Action Man figures, building blocks and puzzles. He likes to give and blow kisses. Freedom is thriving on stability and routine. He is catching up with his speech and can now say 33 words! He loves to walk, run and climb on things. Needing: adoption
DOMINIC
Age: 2 years
is an affectionate and easygoing child who loves singing and having stories read to him. He is a good climber, and enjoys running, the outdoors and rough play. Dominic is currently meeting all his developmental milestones. He attends playgroup, which he thoroughly enjoys. Needing: adoption
CAIRON
Age: 9 years
is a bright and curious boy who loves cuddles. He is articulate and engaging and likes to socialise. Cairon enjoys playing cricket, doing word puzzles and reading. He can be very helpful around the house. Cairon is a bright boy who is doing well with his school work, and shows particular strength in literacy.
Needing: permanent fostering
MALACHI
Age: 2 years
is a confident and sociable boy who is active and inquisitive. He mixes well with other children and readily engages with adults. Malachi is reaching all his age-appropriate developmental milestones. He can walk and his vocabulary is increasing rapidly. Malachi sleeps well at night and enjoys a wide variety of food. Needing: adoption
TIA
Age: 2 years
is a contented, affectionate girl who loves social contact. Her foster family say she is a pleasure to care for. There is a lot of uncertainty around Tia’s long-term development because of her many disabilities and medical conditions. She enjoys watching In the Night Garden and loves physical contact: having her skin stroked, being cuddled or held close. Needing: adoption
LEWIS
Age: 9 months
is a cheerful and sociable boy, described as a delight to care for. He is in very good routines. Lewis loves to be played with and spoken to and is becoming very verbal in his responses! He enjoys music, brightly coloured toys and new sounds and textures. Lewis’s development is appropriate for a baby with Down’s syndrome. Needing: adoption
LEONIE
Age: 4 years
is a responsive girl, full of smiles and laughter. She loves music, singing and playing with toys. Leonie likes being outdoors, going for walks or to the shops. She enjoys water and regularly swims. Leonie has cerebral palsy, affecting her four limbs and vision. She has difficulty swallowing and is tube-fed. Leonie communicates with verbal tones and smiles. Needing: adoption
FAITH
Age: 2 years
is an endearing, engaging little girl with a wonderful sense of fun, adventure and imagination. She loves wearing her waterproof coat and wellies in the rain, and jumping and splashing in puddles! Faith has strawberry blonde hair and blue eyes. She thrives on personal attention and responds well to boundaries and routine. Faith’s development continues to progress well. Needing: adoption
GWENDOLINE
Age: 7 years
is a pleasant, chatty, ‘girlie’ girl. She enjoys playing on the computer, drawing and going to the park. Gwen has experienced instability and inconsistent care and needs a family who is patient and understanding of the effects of her past. She is bright and developing age-appropriately. Gwen is doing well at school, where she has some friends. Needing: adoption
JACOB
Age: 8 years
is an affectionate, caring and sensitive boy who enjoys Beavers, art and gardening projects. He also loves school, where he is achieving well academically. Jacob’s teachers describe him as a “keen all-rounder”, with a wide variety of interests and a positive attitude. He loves drama, music, dance and singing, for which he has real talent. Needing: adoption
LEA
Age: 7 years
is a sociable and chatty little girl who enjoys adult attention. She loves imaginary play, drawing, painting and making things. Lea has settled well into her foster home, is responding well to boundaries and beginning to form strong attachments. Lea is a bright girl who is making good progress at school. Needing: adoption
KUMORA & MELODY
are non-identical twin sisters, described as playful, curious and active little girls. Melody has flourished in the past year! She is a happy child who knows her name and immediately turns when being called. Kumora is a sociable and vocal toddler who enjoys singing, dancing, looking at books, giving and receiving cuddles. Needing: adoption
ELLEY & JOSHUA
are brothers with a close bond. Elley is a gentle child who needs encouragement to express his needs and feelings. He enjoys computer games, TV, doing his homework and playing with other children. Joshua is a sociable, affectionate and endearing boy. He likes burning up all his energy at the park or adventure playground! Needing: adoption
CADEN
Age: 4 years
is a happy, calm little boy who loves looking at books, musical toys, outdoor activities and repetitive games like ‘peep-po’. He experienced substantial lack of care before becoming looked after, which has had a big impact on his development. Caden has autism and some attachment needs, but is developing attachments to his carers whom he now seeks out for affection. Needing: adoption
