YouTube, AASKArizonaFinding a forever home is the best thing a foster child could have.
Meet Shantell
YouTube, AASKArizonaShantell grew up in foster homes until he was a teenager. Until then, he had already lost hope that he will find a forever family someday.
His Brother
YouTube, AASKArizonaShantell’s brother, Lex, also lived with different families who didn’t want to take him permanently.
What They Need
PexelsAs teenagers, Shantell and Lex need guardians who will care for them as they go through a challenging phase in their lives. They need people who will treat them like family and will be willing to love them forever.
An Angry Kid
PexelsBecause of his sad past, Shantell developed an unlikely attitude. He admitted, “I was just an angry kid, I think, it’s just my past. I didn’t know how to deal with it. The only way I could deal with it is just be mad.”
Until He Met Susan
YouTube, AASKArizonaSusan is an amazing, patient, and caring mom to Shantell, Chris, and a third adopted son, Lex.
She Chose Them
YouTube, AASKArizonaSusan said in an interview, “I can’t imagine where they’ve been and they’ve been through more of the system than I ever have but I can meet them at this line and say, ‘Okay, you’re gonna understand what it’s like to be in the family. You’re gonna understand what it’s like to have somebody that cares for you and is gonna back you up and somebody that’s gonna disagree with you but still support you.”
He Still Couldn’t Believe It
YouTube, AASKArizonaLex said, “I never thought I would be adopted, especially at that age. Especially being adopted with my brother. But I think, like, it really makes a big difference. Like, for me and my brother, it was like it was nuts for us to even be adopted.”
Susan’s Encouragement
PexelsSusan encourages people to consider adopting teenagers who need parents who’ll love and care for them. She said, “You can make such a difference in your own community by committing to some time with teenagers. People will give up on teenagers cause teenagers are rough.”
Watch how Susan became a great mom to three adopted teenagers in the video below.
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