There are about 800 children who are ready for adoption in Virginia. They are ready to find a permanent and loving forever family. 10 News is highlighting one child who needs a home every day in November during 30 Days of Hope. The children are of all ages and races and were put into foster care due to no fault of their own. 2024 marks the eighth year 10 News is doing this series.
Kairo, who goes by Kai, is a teen in foster care looking forward to finding his forever family to give him to a fresh start.
“A family is a family. You can’t really describe a family. Families get in fights, families get happy and sometimes there’s that perfect family. I hope for trust,” he said.
The 15-year-old is described as funny, respectful and kind.
“With a family I would like to go fishing, camping, maybe go to a basketball game or football games or even just chill at a house. All I’m asking for is just trust in you, to believe in me, and I will believe in you,” said Kairo.
He loves listening to music and is learning to play the saxophone.
“Oboe is one of my favorite instruments. It sounds so gorgeous. It’s taller than me, it’s taller than the average human. I want to learn oboe but it’s a little hard,” he said.
He enjoys dogs, taking walks in nature and working out. Kairo loves basketball, golf, fishing, and the fast pace of soccer.
When he grows up he wants to be a therapist so he can help people and support children in foster care.
Kai is looking for a family who will show him love and support and give him a strong foundation from which to grow. Could you be the family who will believe in Kai and give him hope for a better future?
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Frequently asked questions about foster care and adoption in Virginia can be found here.
If you have questions about foster care/adoption or are interested in starting the process, contact VDSS Division of Family Services Adoption Recruitment Coordinator at adoptioninquiries@dss.virginia.gov.
To see all the 30 Days of Hope stories and children we are featuring, visit us here.
You can see more about Kairo here. I Belong Project™ videos are a project of Virginia’s Kids Belong in cooperation with America’s Kids Belong.