Photolisting Profile for Michael

Michael is an 18-year-old boy from Texas who is hoping to be adopted.

Michael is a soft-spoken and sometime quiet child. Michael is known by his friends and family as having a very kind and warm heart. He is willing to help other in need and provide a helping hand. Michael is also very self-aware and works hard to impove himself every day. Michael loves to watch live action cartoons and enjoys outdoor sports. Michael appreciates different types of music including Jazz, rap-music, blues, and R&B. Michael has a wonderful sense of humor. Michael is dedicated to improving his reading skills and hopes to become a better reader by the end of the year. Micheal has a very close relationship with his younger brother. He is very bonded to his Lousiana roots and heritage.

Michael requires a family that can provide a loving, nurturing and structured environment. Michael's disabilities requires his caregiver(s) to maintain an appropriate network of contacts and resources that will aid Michael. His parents need to be patient and have the knowledge and skill to creatively and constructively help Michael become a productive young adult. Michael needs a family that is able to prepare him for independent living. The ideal family is also willing to look at community resources, such as after school sports programs and community mentoring programs to help Michael grow and thrive into a productive young adult.