Photolisting Profile for Dequan

Dequan is a 16-year-old boy from Florida who is hoping to be adopted.

Dequan is a young man of average height and a frequent shy smile. Dequan pays careful attention to his appearance, always looking neat and presentable. Dequan likes to wear tshirts or polos with nice jeans. Relationships are very important to Dequan, who is a great joy to the staff at his group home. They report he is respectful, cooperative, friendly, and pleasant to converse with. He is good about doing his chores and participating in cottage activities. Dequan is in good physical shape and performs well on his school's track team. (His track Coach says he wishes he had more like Dequan!) Dequan's goal is to run in the 2011 Olympics and he will be working on speed training this summer. Dequan's interests include making others laugh, running track at school, being technically savvy on the internet, shopping, and just talking with adults. Dequan attends a local high school and plans to graduate and fulfill his dream of becoming a professional runner or massage therapist. Dequan needs and wants a family of any kind to help him fulfill his goals; he needs a little extra nurturing and attention but would truly fit into any kind of family. He truly doesn't see how special he is. Dequan is shy at first but then opens up more to reward you with good conversation and affection. Could you be the right family for Dequan?