Photolisting Profile for Gary

Gary is a 14-year-old boy from North Carolina who is hoping to be adopted.

Gary has a contagious smile and captivating hazel eyes. He is a handsome boy who likes to dress nice. Gary is very outgoing and will talk to anyone. He has a kind and loving heart and is always willing to do anything to help. Gary gets along well with children of just about any age, especially if they are playing sports. He loves just about any kind of sport and particularly enjoys bowling. Gary likes to visit Chuckie Cheese, ride his bike, and wants to have a four-wheeler.

Gary attends a non-graded class where he is catching up on his work after attending so many different schools in a very short time. His personal aide helps him stay focused and on task, but Gary would rather be doing just about anything other than schoolwork. Counseling is helping Gary address his feelings regarding past experiences and he has made improvements. He needs to remember to always tell the truth and not want what belongs to others. It is important that Gary be well-supervised with others, for his own safety and other children’s.

Gary needs an adoptive family with past experience and training as therapeutic foster parents. He will do well in a structured environment with parents who always follow the rules and who will hold him accountable for his actions. They will also need to be willing to attend therapy with Gary.