Child Features
Spotlight on Jacob and Samson
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Jacob and Samson are 4 years and 2 years old. |
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Heritage: Birth mother: Black African (Ivory Coast) Birth father: Black Carbbean (Guyana) |
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We are seeking to place these children Outside of South London area. |
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Introduction: |
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Jacob and Samson are brothers who do not currently live with one another but need to be adopted together. They have twice weekly contact with each other. Jacob is an active and fun loving and Samson is a very happy, sociable little boy, who recenly started walking. Both boys enjoy clear boundaries |
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| We are looking for a loving, nurturing adoptive family for the two brothers, where their racial and cultural heritage can be reflected. | ||
Personality |
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Jacob is a lively, active boy, who is tall for his age. He likes playing football and splashing in the paddling pool, as well as dancing and singing nursery rhymes. His favourite toy is a drum. He is a good eater, and would have chicken with rice and peas for all meals if he could. Jacob is a bright boy who is keen to learn and explore. Samson is a cheerful, happy boy with an infectious chuckle. He only cries when he is hungry or has hurt himself. He recently started walking unaided, and was laughing at his new-found skill. Samson loves climbing, water play and noisy and colourful books. He also likes music and singing, and banging on drums. He is attempting to copy words and he loves being around other children. |
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Health and Social |
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Jacob is a healthy boy, who enjoys attending a One'o clock club and 'stay and play'groups. He can find it difficult to share and take turns, but responds to clear boundaries and praise. Jacob has formed positive attachments to his foster carer and her family. Samson was born with slight traces of drugs and remained hospitalised for the first 20 days of his life. His withdrawal symptoms included jerky and stiff movements. He has now fully recovered and is thriving in his foster placement. Samson has formed positive attachments to his foster family, and he enjoys playing with other children at One o'clock club. |
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Background |
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| There is a history of substance misuse, which involves a level of uncertainity. However, Jacob and Samson are meeting their developmental milestones and both boys are generally healthy | ||
Family Needed |
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| A two-parent family, who can broadly reflect boys' ethnic and cultural background. | ||
Legal |
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| Full Care Orders and Placement Orders. | ||
Contact |
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| Once a year letterbox contact with birth parents, and once a year letterbox contact with a half-sister who lives with the maternal grandmother. | ||
Support |
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| A good support package including possible financial support would be available. | ||
Interested in Jacob and Samson ? Contact - Johanna Larsson |
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