Photolisting Profile for Kerry

Kerry is a 15-year-old boy from North Carolina who is hoping to be adopted.

Kerry is maturing into a very responsible young man. He is described as polite with a dry sense of humor as well as a good listener. He is a loving boy who tries hard to please. Kerry is very good at helping out around the house and volunteering to do things like bring in the groceries. He enjoys watching science fiction and action movies, playing video games, and traveling and going out to dinner.

Kerry attends a special class at school where he is better able to maintain appropriate behavior. He has matured a great deal and follows rules well, with little redirection needed. Kerry has also made very good progress in making and maintaining peer relationships. Grasping new concepts is a challenge for Kerry and he must work hard to understand them. Kerry also needs to pay more attention to personal matters and remember not to embellish the truth.

Kerry has many strengths and has shown a capacity for positive, healthy relationships. An adoptive family for Kerry must be patient and provide structure, guidance, attention, and supervision in personal matters. They need to be understanding of Kerry's challenges, particularly in learning and comprehending new concepts. They should also encourage his successes, large or small, too. Kerry needs a family that will be committed to providing him with a safe and nurturing environment.