Photolisting Profile for Jimmy H

Jimmy H is a 15-year-old boy from Maine who is hoping to be adopted.

Jimmy is a handsome young man who has a good sense of humor. He loves to play video games and his Game Boy. Jimmy is definitely more of an indoor kid. However, Jimmy did mention some of his favorite outdoors activities. He said he likes to fish. When he is outside, Jimmy likes to “hang out”…passing a ball around or sitting in the yard. Jimmy has taken therapeutic horseback riding lessons, which he really enjoyed. Jimmy likes animals. In addition to his affection for horses, he has also done well with the dogs and cats that he has lived with throughout the years. Jimmy struggles a bit in school. He receives special education services, mostly to help him remain on task. Jimmy’s adoptive parents will need to be actively involved in his school programming as well as in assisting Jimmy with school work in the evenings. Jimmy has a team working with him that is committed to identifying a forever home where he can maintain contact with his sister. The professionals who work with Jimmy would like to keep the possibility of Jimmy and his sister living together open if possible. They have been through a lot together and keeping them in frequent contact is very important. Jimmy will do best in a family that is very patient and has time to do activities that will help them to bond as a family. It will be important that his family meet him where he is developmentally and help him reach him reach his best potential. The family must realize that Jimmy will test their commitment. Participating in therapy that is focused on building their relationships will be crucial. It will also be important that Jimmy’s family be willing to help him learn to live independently as he enters adulthood.