Heart Gallery New Mexico [A New Mexico Childre, Youth & Families Department Project]  
Picturing A Home For Every Child
Waiting Children:Jerry
Jerry, age 13 [photo by Stephanie Pendergrass]

Jerry is an engaging young man who relates well to children his own age or younger. He can be very outgoing, yet he is shy and insecure around adults. He enjoys having pets—his favorites are goats, dogs and small birds.

Jerry attaches well to nurturing females while looking for a strong male role model to emulate. Jerry is searching for loving parents who will provide him with positive guidance and support. He would like to live in a healthy, loving home environment.

If you have an approved home study and are interested in obtaining further information about this child or sibling group please contact:
Cheri Olivas
Adoption Consultant
Cheri.olivas@state.nm.us
(505)865-4634 ext. 163 (Los Lunas 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 jerry
Age: 13
Grade: 7th
Favorite food: Green-chili chicken enchiladas, hamburgers, spaghetti, pizza, cauliflower and avocados
Favorite activities: Gameboy, origami, pets & soccer
Behavioral needs: Moderate
Adoption type: Open
Additional information:
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Jerry    
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artist comment:

"He is an incredibly special kid—very intelligent. ... This portrait shows him with one of his favorite goats, a baby named Piglet. He has been raising Piglet by hand because she has been rejected by her mother. So Jerry took on the job. ... He wants to photograph the goats and the other animals on the ranch. I would be interested to see how he sees them."
Stephanie Pendergrass, 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.
Site & design donated by: Kris Genovese [Big Black Dog Designs] and Sebastien Dartevelle [LANL].