4Ever Family: Nayeli

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.

Nayeli is a pre-teen gal with a super sweet personality. She stands out the moment you meet her and is always looking forward to meeting new people.  

One of Nayeli’s superpowers is to see the best attributes of those around her, as she makes a point to give them compliments.

Nayeli has matured with her age, and when around other children, she is not afraid to channel her inner child and use her imagination.

Nayeli has a big heart and is always caring for those around her. There is no doubt she strives to be happy and keeps those around her as happy as she is.

Nayeli loves to play with Pokémon cards, race cars, and monster trucks, but she can also channel her girly self and play with Barbie dolls and make-believe games.

Nayeli loves education and takes initiative when she is learning subjects and activities. She also loves school because she gets to interact with other children her age.

Nayeli has never played on an organized team but looks forward to trying her talents at playing basketball and being part of a team. She also is looking forward to a career as a nurse as she likes to give back and help others.

Nayeli loves all kinds of food when going out to eat, but Mexican is her favorite.

Nayeli wants to be part of a family with a mom and dad who will love and accept her as part of the family.

If you think you could be Nayeli's forever family or for 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, 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