Kansas has more than 5,000 children in foster care, and just under 500 are waiting to be adopted, according to AdoptUSKids. The organization says most Kansas children awaiting adoptive families are at least 8 years old or are siblings who need to be placed together.
The brothers’ interests and plans
Zaiden, 13, and Zion, 11, are seeking an adoptive family that will keep them together, according to their profile in The Kansas City Star. The newspaper reports that the boys need adults who can respond to their individual needs and provide steady guidance as they grow.
Zion is interested in technology, has learned coding and writes computer scripts; he hopes to become a technologist, the Star reports. Zaiden is considering several career possibilities, including NASCAR driving, operating a garbage truck, mechanics and engineering. The brothers’ free-time interests include video games; Zaiden also rides his bike, walks and plays baseball and football, while Zion enjoys friends and animals, according to the profile.
Finding out about adoption in Kansas
AdoptUSKids says becoming a foster or adoptive family in Kansas typically involves little or no cost. The Kansas Department for Children and Families directs people interested in adoption to Adopt Kansas Kids for more information.
The Star’s profile listed adoptkskids.org, [email protected] and 855-236-7857 for people seeking information about adopting Zaiden and Zion. The contact details are attributed to the newspaper’s report and should be confirmed with Adopt Kansas Kids before publication.
