4Ever Family: Isabel

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Every week, CBS 4 works to find a forever home for a Rio Grande Valley foster child as part of our “4Ever Family” partnership with the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services.

Fifteen-year-old Isabel, who prefers to be called Bella, is a very generous, kindhearted, and happy child.  

Her energy level is unmatched; she is always up for something fun! At a first meeting, she may come off as shy, but she is social and talkative once she gets to know someone.

Bella is an outgoing youth who is friendly and sweet and gets along well with other children. She is an active child who likes to be engaged in different activities throughout the day.

Bella enjoys using her tablet and watching music videos and movies. She also likes to draw and paint; her favorite artistic medium is watercolors. Bella also enjoys reading and writing, her favorite books are the Harry Potter series.

She recently developed a passion for singing and has joined the choir through the school district. Her favorite foods include sushi, hamburgers, and pizza.

In her own words….”I am ready for a beautiful adventure!"

If you think you could be a forever family for Bella or another Texas child, call 1-800-233-3405. For more information, visit www.adoptchildren.org, where you can find a schedule of online public information meetings and learn about the foster/adoption program.

You can also view the NEW www.heartgallerystx.org website, where South Texas children have their portraits and personal stories they wish to share with their future forever family.

Basic Adoption Requirements

The prospective foster/adoptive parents may be single or married and must:

• be at least 21 years of age, financially stable, responsible, and mature adults
• complete an application (staff will assist you if you prefer)
• share information regarding their background and lifestyle
• provide relative and non-relative references
• show proof of marriage and/or divorce (if applicable)
• agree to a home study which includes visits with all household members
• allow staff to complete a criminal history background check and an abuse/neglect check on all adults in the household
• attend free training to learn about issues of abused and neglected children