Photolisting Profile for Luis

Luis is a 14-year-old boy from Texas who is hoping to be adopted.

Luis is a soft spoken boy who can be rambunctious and animated if he does not get his way or believes he is being treated unfairly. He often resorts to an ongoing pattern of being uncooperative. Luis has difficulty with taking objects without first asking permission. Luis responses well to close supervision that enables him to keep his actions and behaviors in check. Foster parents describe Luis as having good relationships with other children who visit the home and live in the neighborhood. They state that Luis and his brother Manuel get along well as brothers and spend a lot of time together with indoor games and taking turns with household chores. The boys are a family unit and cannot see themselves being separated from each other. Luis is fond of his foster parents who report that for the most part Luis has been respectful and courteous toward them. Luis likes to watch action movies, listen to all types of music, and play video games. Luis does good in school. He likes to test the school rules and challenge the authority of his teachers. Sometimes, Luis will not focus on his schoolwork and as a result has to be assigned a class where he can get close one on one supervision, encouragement, and recognition.

Manuel and Luis have similar interests in movies, sports, and games. They enjoy playing competitive games with each other and their friends. These two will be a great addition to a family with one or two older children. Luis is a friendly, soft spoken boy who gets along with everyone. Luis cannot see himself placed in adoption without his brother Manuel. He and Manuel are inseparable playing outdoors, following sports on TV, and playing video games. Manuel is also quiet and slow to warm up before he connects with you. He is close to his brother Luis. This sibling group of two will benefit from a family who has adolescent parenting experience, who likes outdoor activities, different types of sports, and can be involved with Manuel and Luis's individual interests. These siblings desire a family who can provide them with a father figure who can take the time to praise and encourage them, and help them fulfill their individual goals and dreams. The boys want an open adoption. They have 6 younger siblings, placed with relatives that they want to keep in contact with. Visit us at the TARE Gallery.

Luis wants to be adopted with his brother Manuel. The adoptive family must be open to the commitment of caring for Manuel and Luis as a sibling group who identify themselves as a family unit. The adoptive family must be open to the commitment of caring for a sibling group as well promote continued contact with siblings who have been adopted.