4Ever Family: Izabelle

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Every week, CBS4 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.

Photo courtesy of the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services

Izabelle is a quiet, mild-mannered 14-year-old who is social with her peers and the adults she meets.

She enjoys taking part in several activities such as watching movies, listening to music, and playing with her friends.

Izabelle likes going to school and making new friends; her teachers report she’s a delight to have in class.

When it comes to learning, Izabelle’s interests extend beyond the classroom to the kitchen, as she would like to learn how to assist with preparing meals, perhaps one day becoming a chef.

Izabelle has fun with all types of outings, such as restaurants, parks, church, or just having friends over.  

Her favorite music artist is Chris Brown.

Izabelle currently does not have any pets but would like to have a puppy of her own or a family dog she can help care for.

When asked what her ideal forever family is, it is a simple one: a family that will always love and be there for her.

If you think you could be a forever family for Izabella or another Texas child, please call 1-800-233-3405 for more information or 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 www.heartgallerystx.org website, where South Texas children have their portraits along with individual 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, and responsible, 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