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Portrait by : Jim Balmer
Johnny and Johnna C. and Matiyn M. - If you ask 15-year-old twins Johnny and Johnna and their 8-year-old brother Matiyn what they want most in a "forever family," they will tell you they want a family that will keep them together. Johnny is a singer and dancer, who performs in his school choir and aspires to be a professional soccer player, a pilot or a construction worker. Johnna is a leader, both with her siblings and at school. Along with "typical" teenage activities like shopping and movies, Johnna likes to cook and makes a mean peach cobbler. Matiyn's social nature makes him a favorite with other children. An artist in the making, he draws for hours and is proud that his artwork is displayed around his school.