Keyera is part of a sibling group of four children that were previously adopted. She has a twin brother, a biological sister, and an adoptive sister. In July 2011, the children’s adoptive mother passed away from cancer and Keyera, Kaily, Skylar and Chloe entered foster care. The agency was then granted permament custody as there were no relatives in the adoptive family that could care for the children. All four children have special needs.
Keyera is eleven years old and very sweet-natured, friendly and smiles all the time. She helps to take care of the younger siblings a lot. She is a twin to her brother, Skylar. Keyera likes to watch movies and can recite her favorite ones; she also enjoys dancing and playing outside.
Keyera is on an IEP with multiple disablities. Keyera states that she doesn’t really like school, however, she likes her teacher. No behavioral problems have been reported at school. She attends an after school program and receives tutoring. Keyera has difficulty socially interacting with others. Keyera has occasional periods where she will "totally shut down” by blanking out when she doesn't want to answer a question or when she gets into trouble. She has been diagnosed with Complicated Bereavement Adjustment Disorder with Anxiety and is on medications.
The siblings all have a close bond and relied on each other growing up for care. Currently Keyera and Kaily are placed together in a foster home that is interested in adopting them. Chloe is placed separately in a foster home that is very interested in adoption of her. Skylar is placed in another home that is able to care for his extensive special needs. The family is not looking to adopt Skylar at this time. The agency is interested in finding an adoptive home to place all four siblings if possible.
For more information, contact Sandy Altman, Hancock County Department of Job and Family Services, 7814 CR 140, PO Box 270, Findlay, OH 45839, (800)228-2732 or (419)424-7022 ext. 8001: Fax (419)422-1081 or click below to submit an interest on-line.
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