Heart Gallery New Mexico [A New Mexico Childre, Youth & Families Department Project]  
Picturing A Home For Every Child
Waiting Children:Rachel

Rachel is a special teen who really wants a forever family and would bring a lot of joy to whoever adopts her; only New Mexico families will be considered at this time.

Rachel (who prefers to be called Angel) is a fourteen-year-old ninth-grader who enjoys typical teen pastimes, like hanging out with her friends, talking on the phone, and playing video games...but she also enjoys helping her foster Mom whip up a good meal. Angel loves to draw and has artistic talent that she would like to develop. Though shy at first, Angel warms up quickly to people once she feels comfortable with them. Angel would really like to be adopted, and has a lot to offer anyone lucky enough to have her join their family.

If you have an approved home study and are interested in obtaining further information about this child or sibling group please contact:
Elisa Zachary
Adoption Consultant, Bernalillo County
Elisa.Zachary@state.nm.us
505-841-6187 (Albuquerque office)

NOTE: New Mexico families who would like to learn more about fostering or adopting through CYFD can visit www.cyfd.org/adoptionguidebook.html or call 1-800-432-2075 twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week.

Questions about The Heart Gallery of New Mexico should be directed to:
Diane Granito
CYFD Adoption Event Manager
505.476.1045 or dianeg.granito@state.nm.us

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about child
Age: 14
Grade: 9th
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artist comment:
Angel is a beautiful young woman with a light and energy in her eyes that took my breath away. Although she started out being very (understandably) nervous about being photographed by a stranger, her courage and enthusiasm soon prevailed and by the end of our time together, she was all smiles. It was a privilege to photograph Angel, and whoever is blessed enough to become her "forever family" will be welcoming a very special, sensitive and vibrant young woman to their lives.

Faith-Michele James, Photographer
   
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The Heart Gallery of New Mexico helps waiting children in the Children, Youth and Families Department connect with adoptive families by utilizing the donated talents of renowned photographers from throughout the state. The resulting portraits reveal the souls of these beautiful children and aid them in finding forever families through state-wide exhibits.
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