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Zyler, who came into foster care in April 2005, is ready for an adoptive family to claim him and to go forward in his life. Zyler participates in counseling once a week to help him deal with issues of past trauma and to help prepare him for adoption. Being willing to participate with Zyler in family counseling during the transition into his new home could be a wonderful way for his adoptive parent(s) to show their love and commitment to him. It will also be important for his adoptive folk(s) to be strong advocates for Zyler’s counseling needs for the foreseeable future. Now in fifth grade, Zyler is the highest functioning student in his special education classroom, which is designed for kids with attention difficulties and high energy. Zyler does well in math and is in a regular math class with other fourth-grade students. He really likes his teachers and his favorite subject – Technology! Zyler has recently made a friend at school, who has come to visit him several times. Hopefully, this is a good sign of things to come in the social realm for Zyler. Zyler’s worker is looking for a couple or single mom or single dad where Zyler can be the youngest or the only child. Zyler, however, says that he want to have “a brother and a dog!” He will do well with older children that can be mentors and role models and where his diligent efforts to please are recognized and rewarded. For Zyler to feel safe and to continue to his personal growth, he needs to have predictable routines with clear rules, expectations, and limits at home and at school. He will enthusiastically share and participate in a wide-variety of family interests and activities, especially when he feels empowered by parental guidance and love. |
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