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Boy shopping for permanent home Among the many Virginia foster children, Audwin seeks a permanent home Date published: 7/15/2009
BY AMY FLOWERS UMBLE
Audwin loves to shop. But usually he just looks. The 10-year old is pretty thrifty. "If I had a million dollars, I'd put it in a savings account and wait," he said. As a foster child, Audwin's already learned some savvy saving secrets. For example, he earns behavior points, which equate to money for clothes and shoes. But Audwin learned he could get by with just a few outfits and save his clothing money. The plan hit a small snag, however, when Audwin needed men's sizes. "Those cost more than kids' sizes," Audwin said. Still, he bought just four outfits and scored some deals. Audwin has been in foster care for 1 years in the Richmond area. He said the secret is to just live in the moment. That way, he doesn't get sad thinking about how much fun having a family would be. But if he did have a permanent family, Audwin would love "parents who play video games, board games and outside games." The youngster loves all of the above. He doesn't get to play board games very often because the pieces are missing to the games at his group home. But he loves Battleship "because it works your brain." Audwin also loves to be outside: swimming, kayaking, roasting marshmallows, riding bikes and playing go-karts. And a bonus for prospective parents: He enjoys cleaning up. Audwin would love to have his own show on the Disney Channel. And, when he gets older, he wants to be a firefighter. But, while he rarely lets himself think about it, Audwin would love to have a family most of all. Amy Flowers Umble: 540/735-1973
Date published: 7/15/2009
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Good luck to AJ and all the kids stuck in foster care purgatory. I hope and pray he finds his forever home. If anyone reading this article is so moved, please call and inquire about how to adopt a waiting child. There are MANY awesome kids waiting for a home!
Saddest thing, he needs a family and a chance.
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