Albuquerque Journal

14-year-old outgoing and creative

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The children featured in this weekly column are in foster care and currently available for adoption. About 300 children in New Mexico are waiting to be placed permanentl­y with a family. They range in age from newborns to 17. Many were placed into state custody because of abuse or neglect and may require medication or therapy. For informatio­n, call the New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department at 800-432-2075.

Meet Isaac, 14. He is a respectful, creative, outgoing young man who enjoys arts and crafts, and collecting feathers. He is interested in learning about Native American culture and activities.

Isaac has fun with his friends, playing with pets and learning about horses. He enjoys being healthy and prefers healthy foods.

The ideal family for Isaac would be a strong, caring two-parent home that will provide support, structure and guidance.

 ?? COURTESY OF N.M. CYFD ?? Isaac, 14, enjoys arts and crafts, and collecting feathers.
COURTESY OF N.M. CYFD Isaac, 14, enjoys arts and crafts, and collecting feathers.
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