c7186

Child's name: Michael
Number: C7186
Birthdate: 11/94
State: Idaho
Listed: October 2008

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Idaho Wednesday's Child/SNAPS profile for Michael

If you have completed an adoption homestudy and would like to have your information forwarded to this child's worker, contact us.

Meet MICHAEL (11/94), who is a young teenager of Native American and Alaska Native heritage. He wants to tell you a bit about himself.

"Hi, my name's Michael, but my friends call me Mike. I like to play video games with my older foster brother. I also enjoy swimming and riding my bike. I like to perform and I'd like to be in plays. I like shopping, too, so living close to a mall would be great.

I wouldn't mind having brothers or sisters either younger or older. I want to live close to my foster family and be able to visit them. I would also like to be able to keep contact with my younger brother."

Mike's adoption social worker is proud of the progress he's made in a therapeutic foster home. Thoughtful caregivers have helped him process grief and anger through communication. Their positive boundary setting has helped him feel better about himself and learn effective coping skills during times of stress. Michael is currently working on issues of trust and learning to trust people in his life. This has been difficult for Michael as in the past adult’s in his life have let him down.

Mike's adoption team will be looking for parents with above-average skills when it comes to living with teens. Mike has established a particularly strong relationship with female caregivers, though he also needs male mentors. Mike would do well with a mom and dad who have a strong support network and willingness to access respite as well as multiple professional services. He would also do well in a strong single-parent home. His current foster parents encourage his wide creative interests and provide opportunities to try many new experiences. If your family is ready to work patiently for future successes, Mike has so much to offer with his sensitivity, humor and talents. Amidst struggles and triumphs, his adoptive family will be blessed by his generous personality.

Subsidy and Purchase of Service may be available.

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