c7232

Child's name: Zyler
Number: C7232
Birthdate: 5/98
State: Washington
Listed: December 2008, Updated 4/09

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ZYLER (5/98) is a handsome boy with a smile that lights up his face. Socially gregarious, he has been making some nice gains in increasing his social skills and behaving in age-appropriate ways. He clearly wants to please others but on occasion he sometimes resorts to acting younger than he is. Eager to learn and try new things, Zyler is interested in everything. He enjoys reading books and comic books, and especially likes Goosebumps and The Green Lantern. Zyler is enthusiastic about sports and physical activities, and has fun playing Capture the Flag and soccer. Of course, he likes his GameBoy and also enjoys playing video and board games. His favorite outings are with a small group or one-on-one with a caring adult. While Zyler needs guidance and support in learning how to interact successfully with peers, he has great relationships with adults and with older children.

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.

Subsidy and Purchase of Service may be available.

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