Photolisting Profile for Jamal

Jamal is a 14-year-old boy from Alabama who is hoping to be adopted.

Jamal, born June 1995, is an active young man who is likable and energetic. His favorite subject in school is spelling. This year he has enjoyed art classes in his middle school. He likes playing video games, basketball and football. Jamal says he wants to be a wrestler or an engineer when he grows up.

Jamal is a lovable child who needs to feel accepted.He is shy when he firsts meets someone but eventually opens up to show his winning smile. He needs a family that will demonstrate understanding and clear boundaries as well as provide a strong support system for both Jamal and the family unit. Jamal responds well to laughter and laid back parenting. He has an introspective nature that sometimes need coaxing. Routine and structure are important to Jamal but at times needs flexibility in that routine. Jamal thrives with lots of one-on-one attention but also loves being around other children and would be okay to have siblings in the home. He even plays well with children younger than himself.Jamal needs a family that will make him feel accepted and part of that home.He would do well in a two parent or single parent household. Jamal looks forward to the day that he will not move again and finds himself in his forever home...forever!

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