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Jayla

Jayla is a beautiful African-American girl born in 1998.  Jayla is personable, affectionate, and loves giving and receiving hugs.  She delights in listening to music, playing water games, and running around outside.

Jayla is autistic and non-verbal.  She follows directions and responds well to simple commands.  Jayla does great in a structured setting.  She is diagnosed with mild mental retardation and receives Regional Center services.  Jayla is in the second grade and receives special education services.

Jayla is in need of a loving and supportive family that will assist her with reaching her full potential. 

If you are interested in adopting Jayla, please contact the Department of Children and Family services at (626) 229-3790.

 

Your First Step

Contact us by phone at 888-811-1121 or e-mail to reserve your space at an adoption information meeting. At the meeting you will receive an adoption application and the essential information you need about the process.

Your Partner

DCFS partners with you by providing adoption preparation, training and home studies for residents of Los Angeles County. Home studies completed by other licensed adoption agencies are also accepted for possible placement of children.

The Adoption Assistance Program, which provides financial aid to parents for adopted children is available, as well as the State's medical insurance, Medi-Cal.

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Not Ready to Adopt...Become a Host Family!

Spend quality time getting to know a foster child, introduce them to your circle of friends and family and help them to find a permanent family. To learn more call Kidsave at 310-479-KIDS (5437) or visit www.kidsave.org.

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National Adoption Center Disabilities Resource Library

Our featured children may have physical, emotional, mental or learning medical needs, yet they are full of life. Please visit the Disabilities Resource Library and click on any disability in the table for a definition, including links to websites with more information. 

Adoption Handbook

For more information please review the DCFS, Building Your Family Through Adoption handbook. A helpful guide to understanding how to adopt in Los Angeles County.
Creating your family through adoption can be a challenging undertaking, however, it is also one of life's most satisfying and rewarding experiences – for you, for your adopted child and for your family.