Photolisting Profile for Carl

Carl is a 17-year-old boy from Virginia who is hoping to be adopted.

Carl’s warm smile reflects his likeable manner. He is a Caucasian teen who is eager to fit into a family where he is unconditionally loved and accepted. Carl is smart, has a great sense of humor and attaches easily to others. He likes being active in the community and attending a variety of events. He loves animals and can step up to take an active role as a caregiver for them. Academically, Carl is doing very well. He is receiving special education services through public school and is responding very well to these services. While Carl gets along with other children, he sometimes struggles with his peer relationships. He will need to rely on his family’s patience and guidance to help him improve his social skills with his peers. Carl is an affectionate child and longs for a family that will reciprocate these feelings. He also has a close bond with his younger brother and hopes his new family is open to his desire to maintain contact with him. Carl has many strengths and is eager to share his life with a family committed to providing him with a permanent place to belong with the love and support he needs to assure his wonderful future.