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Meet Lexi

We're excited to highlight Lexi through our In-Depth Profiles, an NWAE project that engages youth, and the adults who advocate for them, to share directly with potential adoptive families. Learn more about In-Depth Profiles™.

Known for: Putting everyone in a good mood
Likes to be: Outside on his swing
Always wants to: Hold your hand
Hoping to find: An adoptive family

With his bright smile and kind soul, Lexi is really someone special. Quick to greet with a big hug, he exudes energy and life into any environment. Recently, Lexi has been making awesome progress in his communication and with some of his personal goals around life skills. A future adoptive family who can pick up where Lexi is at while encouraging him to continue to learn and grow with the world around him would be a great addition to his life.

Chris shares some of his favorite things about working with and knowing Lexi.

One of Lexi’s favorite things to do is play outside, especially at the park. He really lights up when he gets to fly high, high in the air on the swings. He’s a super active kid who prefers playing with friends as often as possible! There are so many things Lexi likes: playing with interesting toys, swings at the park, holding someone’s hand, straws, laminated paper, sleeping with his weighted blanket.

An adoptive family who can share in his joy of all things is just what Lexi deserves. He mostly uses his iPad and sign language to communicate and prefers calm caregivers, though he does okay in a noisy environment from time to time!

Currently in the 9th grade, Lexi does best in a small group environment with solid one-on-one attention. He has a few key educational advocates that encourage him, but he will do really well with an adoptive family who can give him support in and outside of the classroom.

Lexi has worked hard on learning to take time to himself when he needs to. His team is eager to hear from experienced adoptive families who will meet him where he’s at while spending a lot of loving, quality time with him. He's an engaging, bright, intuitive kid who would really like to find the right adoptive family. If you can see Lexi in yours, reach out to us! We’re excited to find him the adoptive family he deserves.

Beyond the Profile: Lexi is a sweet and thoughtful kid who loves simply being present with others, and soaking in the energy and joy of those around him. Lexi’s curiosity and gentle nature were clear from the moment that I arrived and he delicately examined my camera, fascinated by its mechanics and eager to learn more. He has a genuine excitement for trying new things, especially when shared with friends, which makes him a wonderful companion and a joy to be around. I’m excited to share his profile and help him find the adoptive family he truly deserves.

-Aaron Smithmier, Youth Engagement Specialist

Could you see Lexi as part of your family?