Meet the Youth

These In-Depth Profiles were created by Michigan teens who are looking for a family. These young storytellers are creating their own profiles to reach families like yours.

Some of the teens are marked as Placement Pending or Matched. These statuses indicate that a forever family has been found!

Check back regularly to meet new youth who are sharing their In-Depth Profiles and help us find them the adoptive families they deserve!

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Introducing Arianna

Three cheers for Arianna! This cheerleader would flip for a forever family.
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Introducing Korall

Korall is a teen with a caring and empathetic heart. She chose to share her love for animals (and drawing animals!) with families.
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Introducing Aiden

Big players make big plays in big games… and Aiden’s biggest play of all is finding his forever family.
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Introducing Victoria

Victoria wants to share her inspiring tips for motivation and making positive changes in life. She hopes it inspires you to welcome her to your family!
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Introducing Monica (Renee)

Monica dreams of being a make-up artist one day and making others feel beautiful. Her sparkling personality and smile would be a beautiful addition to any family’s home.
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Introducing Emma

Emma is a kind, calm soul and she shares her coping skills, inspirational quotes and poetry.
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About In-Depth Profiles

Read more about how the In Depth Profile project started, how it’s helping Michigan teens get adopted, and how they are the ones telling their own stories to potential adoptive families.
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Matched Youth

Head this way to see stories of matched youth! From In-Depth Profile to forever family – these youth told their story their way, and now they’re writing all their next chapters with their family by their side.