Photolisting Profile for Dexter

Dexter is a 10-year-old boy from Texas who is hoping to be adopted.

Dexter is a delightful, adorable child. He is sweet and personable. Dexter likes football, riding his bike, video games, and rap music. He is a good dancer and loves to be the center of attention. He enjoys eating hot chips. Dexter is very smart and does very well in school and makes high grades. He enjoys competing academically with the other students. Dexter is a charming child who can be very clever in making up stories and convincing others of their veracity. He is likewise creative in attributing his actions and behaviors to others. He plays well with other children but becomes very difficult when he does not get his way. Dexter is likely to test limits. He responds positively and responsibly when allowed to make meaningful contributions to the household. Dexter tends to make observations about people's appearance which are not very flattering and at times uses words that are offensive to others.

Dexter needs a family that can provide a structured environment for him. He needs a family that can provide clear expectations, limits, rules and boundaries. The family will need to be willing to establish consequences and rewards for his actions and to consistently follow through on them. Dexter needs to be able to maintain some level of contact with his sister.