Photolisting Profile for Anthony

Anthony is a 15-year-old boy from Texas who is hoping to be adopted.

Anthony is an exceptional child with an amazing personality. He is full of life and is outgoing. He enjoys going out to eat, watching movies and going to the park. His favorite foods are pizza and steaks. He likes to have cook-outs in the back yard. He loves music, video games, sports and weight lifting. He really likes spending time outside and looks forward to the possibility of going camping with his new family. Anthony is bi-lingual and speaks English and Spanish. Anthony is family oriented and responds well to affection. His foster mother describes Anthony as a great kid who is very helpful and affectionate. Anthony says that adoption is, "when a family steps up and opens their home for a kid that needs someone who cares, just like a real family". Anthony is ready for his real forever family.

Anthony says that he wants his future adoptive family to know that it does not matter to him what color you are, as long as you care. He will do best with a strong family that can give him a lot of positive redirection and attention. This family should be structured and have a daily routine in order for Anthony to thrive in the home. The family should advocate for him in both school and social settings. His new family will understand and support the importance of him maintaining a relationship with his two sisters.