Siblings should stay together

This dynamic sister and brother need a loving, adoptive home oftheir own.

Becky, 11, is a pleasant, cheerful girl who is well-mannered andcooperative. Although she's quiet around strangers, she becomestalkative and giggly in a comfortable situation.

Becky is at the age where she's concerned about her appearance.She loves trendy clothing and accessories and likes to shop.

Becky has a learning disability. She attends a fifth-gradeclasses, but her math and reading skills are at a fourth-grade level.

Becky enjoys making meals and likes helping her foster mother inthe kitchen. She likes to read.

Derek, 8, is an affectionate child who likes to give hugs andkisses.

When Derek first came into his foster home, he rarely smiled orcried. When he was upset, he'd throw a temper tantrum. Recently,his behavior at home has improved greatly. He minds his fosterparents. However, he still has some problems making friends.

At school, Derek has been moved from a behavior disorderclassroom to a regular first-grade classroom with a teacher's aide.

"The children need a structured but flexible adoptive home,"Becky and Derek's caseworker said. "These children need to know theyare never going to have to move again."

The children must be adopted together.

If you would like to adopt any waiting child, please call theAdoption Information Center of Illinois at (800) 572-2390.