Photolisting Profile for Demonte

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

Demonte is a handsome child with short brown hair and dark brown eyes. Demonte is the only male child of six siblings. Demonte is tall for his age with an average build. Demonte enjoys playing video games, watching television, playing with friends and football. Demonte continues to have difficulty trusting people, which has made it challenging to build relationships with his foster parents. He remains emotionally tied to his birth mother. However, Demonte continues to maintain a strong bond with his siblings. Demonte is in the eighth grade and receives special education services. His grades vacillate between passing and failing. Demonte could be more invested in his academic learning. He is very interested in art and has displayed a talent in drawing. Demonte would like to have the opportunity to play organized football but struggles investing in participating in academics. He is an affable young man who presents with behaviors that test boundaries. He responds well to redirection. He could reach his full potential with a family who is very nurturing and loving but who provides structure and boundaries .