Welcome to DFCS Adoptions Unit
A Message from the Adoption Unit Manager, Debra C. Lookabill, MSW
“The Division of Family and children Services, State Adoption Unit is committed to educating the public, private partners and DFCS field staff in regards to best practices in adoption and to facilitate and support the adoption of children in the permanent custody of the Department of Human Resources. I hope you will find this website informative, my staff knowledgeable and courteous in responding to your questions.”
Mission
Recognizing that children deserve safe, loving and nurturing relationships with permanent families, DFCS and its partners will provide a continuum of available, accessible and effective services that enable and support the placement of children in adoptive families.
Wednesday's Child Weekly Feature
Ricky, born 4/93, is a friendly and engaging Caucasian child who enjoys assisting others as needed. With a great sense of humor, he is fun to be around! Ricky loves working with tools and fixing things. In the future, he wants to be an auto mechanic. Ricky’s other interests include listening to music, playing sports and watching television. Insightful, he openly discusses his feelings about his personal circumstance, as well as, current local and world events. Although Ricky is too young to vote, he followed the 2008 Presidential Election very closely and gave great thought to which candidate he would select. Enrolled in special education classes for those with emotional and behavioral issues, Ricky’s academic needs are also addressed. He benefits from a small classroom setting and individualized attention. Ricky longs for an adoptive home. He needs an optimistic and resourceful family who can provide proper guidance in a stable, structured and nurturing environment.
Learn more about Ricky by visiting the Wednesday's Child web site.
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