AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Thousands of children in Georgia don’t have a family to call their own.

News 12 has begun a partnership with the nonprofit Grant Me Hope, which works to find homes for older children in the foster care system.

Today we want to introduce you to Jeremiah.

Born in 2009, the future military member is a kind and loving teen who loves taking care of the family dog, spending time with family and making others laugh.

He also enjoys playing Uno, listening to any kind of music and watching movies, TV shows and football games.

At school, where he earns good grades, Jeremiah enjoys socializing with his friends and participating in JROTC.

Jeremiah needs a loving adoptive family who will give him the attention, support, encouragement, structure and nurturing environment he needs to continue to thrive and reach his goals.

“I want to be adopted so I can have a real family,” he said.

His family will also need to support his desire to maintain his relationship with his foster family.

To inquire about Jeremiah, go to itsmyturnnow.dhs.ga.gov/WebForms/MeetChildren.aspx.

To learn more about Grant Me Hope, visit http://grantmehope.org/adoptable-children/georgia.