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Heriberto

Heriberto is in need of a family who will commit to him permanently, and provide life long support throughtout adulthood. He needs a family to make sure his birthday is celebrated, as well as making sure his medical and physical needs are met. Born in 1994, Heriberto is of Hipanic descent with warm brown eyes and a claming disposition.

Heriberto has many medical needs due to his diagnosis of respiratory failure and anoxic encephalophathy. He is mentally retarded, non-ambulatory and non-verbal. Heriberto is a Regional Center client. He responds to audio or tactile stimuli and is able to follow sounds by moving his head. Heriberto expresses his need through facial expressions and slight movement of his arms.

Heriberto needs a family that will treasure his small steppingstones as if they were diamonds. 

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

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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.

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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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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.