c7428

Child's name: Jayme
Number: C7428
Birthdate: 2/05
State: Oregon
Listed: June 2009, Updated 8/09

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

JAYME (02/05) has a beautiful smile that lights up his whole face. Despite his very healthy appetite and good physical health, he has a slight, small build.

PLEASE NOTE: Although his caseworker has received many, many homestudies, she is still looking for a family which has the skills and the willingness to take on a child with a high level of special needs, including difficulty trusting and forming attachments and possible fetal alcohol effects. Of course, since Jayme is also legal risk, the family chosen for him will have to be licensed for foster care as well as having a special needs adoption homestudy completed and approved by a licensed adoption agency.

The caseworker and foster parent have had concerns regarding his speech development but it has never risen to the level of needing assistance. A psychological evaluation that was performed on Jayme, described some of his behaviors being similar to those of a child who was exposed to alcohol during pregnancy. These behaviors include regularity difficulties, aversion to sensory activities, hyperactivity, and low frustration tolerance.

Jayme, who came into the care in November 2007, is not yet legally free. Jayme has remained with the same family with which he was initially placed. Their dedication to caring for Jayme until he is placed in his adoptive home has been unwavering.

Jayme's primary attachment and family connection is to his maternal grandmother. She was his primary caregiver during the time that his mother was unable to parent him.

Jayme needs a compassionate, loving and supportive family to care for him. He is a truly adorable child who needs caregivers that can keep up with him. Jayme enjoys being around others but can become overly stimulated. He has been a single child as well as one of seven, and as long as he is given enough attention and consideration, his worker believes that he can thrive in either environment. Jayme does suffer from some anxiety. Professionals that are currently working with him have expressed that a quick transition might be the most appropriate for him as well as some counseling with the new caregivers.

Subsidy and Purchase of Service may be available.

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