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Jachia and Tachia are identical twin boys of bi-racial heritage born in May 1997. The boys rely on one another for entertainment, support and guidance. They spend a great deal of time together.
Tachia is typically introverted but is branching out and interacting with peers in his neighborhood. He likes to watch cartoons, play video games and ride his bicycle. Jachia is more outgoing. He likes to play organized sports, ride his bicycle, play outdoors and play video games. Jachia is currently playing little league football and participating in Boy Scouts. Both boys enjoy going to camp and attended two camps this past summer. The boys have expressed an interest in a family that is active and likes to do outdoor activities such as fishing, hunting, and swimming. Jachia and Tachia do not know how to swim well and would require lessons.
Jachia is in the 7th grade and Tachia is in the 6th grade (He was retained last year). Both boys are receiving special education services. Their reading and math skills are on a 2nd-3rd grade level. They participate in afterschool tutoring to improve their reading and math skills.
The placement team is looking for a two-parent or single female home for these boys as Jachia and Tachia have demonstrated that they do better in a home with a mother. The boys need a family and services that will help them work on attachment issues, increase their coping skills, past abuse and behavioral issues. A family that can help them with their self-esteem and learning age-appropriate responses to frustrations and disappointments is exactly what these boys need.
These boys will do well in a home that provides structure, patience and support in a nurturing environment. Their forever family will need to be able to provide lots of hands-on parenting. With this duo, there will never be a dull moment!!!
