Photolisting Profile for Joseph

Joseph is a 14-year-old boy from Virginia who is hoping to be adopted.

This is Joseph – a likeable youngster who loves being outdoors all the time. He enjoys going to the park and camping. He also likes to ride his bike and play with animals. An indoor activity he enjoys is singing along while he plays his guitar. He also enjoys playing with blocks and building things, attending church, and playing video games. He does not always like to do his chores but really likes getting a weekly allowance for completing them. Joseph likes going to school and does well most of the time while there. Parenting Joseph can be challenging; he needs a lot of structure, discipline, and redirection to keep him on task. He has many challenges and will need his new family to be willing and able to work closely with trained professionals to help his face those challenges. Joseph needs a family unconditionally committed to him and resourceful in advocating for his needs. With a patient and nurturing family in his corner, Joseph can experience a stable, safe environment where he can feel accepted and loved.