Photolisting Profile for Preston

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

Preston is a very sweet child. He is easy to talk with and enjoys participating in family activities. He is described as shy and somewhat withdrawn in new situations or around new people. Preston can be impulsive but is working on this and learning to calm himself when upset or frustrated. He at times has difficulty sitting still in class and may want to out talk the teacher. Preston receives assistance at school to help him stay on task. He responds well to being offered choices and losing privileges. Preston really tries hard to do well and is generally respectful to his caregivers. He enjoys watching television, fishing and playing outside with his brother. Preston would like to play basketball with a team some day.

Austin and Preston are described by others as outgoing and easy to talk to. This however, usually describes them after they get to know and feel comfortable with you. The boys like being outside, riding bikes or playing basketball. Together, they are a hand-full and can be demanding of your attention.

Austin and Preston are both very excited and hopeful about the prospect of adoption. They will tell you that they want parents that will play with them and be supportive of their playing sports. Church is also important to these boys. Their family will have to be patient, have the ability to provide unconditional love and strong boundaries. They will require clear rules and expectations.