For more information, please contact Christy at 1-541-954-9626

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Sunny dispositions radiate from the faces of these brothers, ready to brighten the hearts of a lucky adoptive family. Mark and Anthony "AJ" are a jovial pair with easy-going dispositions despite their life challenges. Mark's big blue eyes shine with amazement as he explores the world around him, while AJ watches him with wonderment and quiet curiosity. Mark's enjoyment with drawing - perhaps he's a budding Picasso - is overshadowed only by his love of the outdoors. Mark is "all boy" as he digs in the dirt and chases after a ball. Although small for his age, AJ is always trying to keep up with his older brother. His blue eyes sparkle with his curiosity for his surroundings. AJ's first love is books, particularly books about animals. He is especially excited when the reader creates the animal noises to accompany the animal pictures. These boys are brothers through and through and enjoy a strong, affectionate bond with each other.

Mark and Anthony face daily challenges with significant developmental delays, however they have made steady progress with the consistency of their early intervention programs and with the support of their loving foster parents. Mark and AJ will benefit from a two-parent adoptive family who have an understanding and knowledge of how generational mental health issues may impact Mark and AJ as they grow and develop. In addition, adoptive parents with strong advocacy skills are a must to ensure that these brothers receive appropriate medical and educational services to assist them in reaching their full potential. A sense of humor, lots of energy and skillful patience will enable an adoptive family to share each treasured moment these boys will create. Finally, an adoptive family for Mark and AJ will be open to maintaining the boys' relationship with their relative foster parents.

PLEASE BE AWARE:

THESE TWO BOYS WILL POTENTIALLY BE SEPERATED SOON. ANY PERSONS INTERESTED IN ADOPTING THESE TWO BOYS SHOULD CONTACT CHRISTY OBIE-BARRETT AT 541-954-9626