Photolisting Profile for Marquice

Marquice is a 11-year-old boy from Texas who is hoping to be adopted.

Marquice has all the makings of a future athlete. He's fast, able to set goals and works to achieve them. Marquice wants to be a football star when he grows up and says that he's been practicing hard. He hopes that his adoptive family will keep him active in sports. When he's not playing football, he likes to practice his dance moves! Marquice says that he's a good dancer--he loves to add a back flip to his routine to make an impression! Marquice is able to succeed at school but admits he occasionally gets into trouble for talking too much or not following directions. Marquice responds best to structure and patient redirection. He states he's a picky eater but loves fast food! Marquice is affectionate but can be reserved at times. Marquice wants to be with his sisters and reports that he is happiest when he is with them. He's set a goal to be with his sisters in a forever family and doesn't plan to give up until his dream is a reality!

Marquice, Janice, and Charlene share a bond that is evident to anyone that sees them together. Although they are not together in a home now, they each talk excitedly about the day that they will once again be able to see each other every morning and every night! Marquice is the oldest and the protector of his sisters. He feels that it is his job to help make sure they are taken care of. When they are together, he is always patient and helpful. Janice is the most outgoing of the three. She is always smiling and always optimistic about their future. Charlene is the most reserved of the three, but trusts that her big brother and sister will always look out for her. These three are special and unique in their own way, but together they can do anything! Visit us at the TARE Gallery.

Marquice will do best in a family that is active and willing to keep him involved in the sports that he loves. He would like to have a father or older brother to help teach him new skills and to spend quality time with. Marquice's family will be able to work with him at home and school to make sure he stays on task.