Photolisting Profile for Richard

Richard is a 16-year-old boy from Texas who is hoping to be adopted.

Richard is an active youth who enjoys being outside and enjoys outdoor activities. He enjoys playing soccer and is excited about the upcoming soccer season. Richard participates in church activities and is looking forward to attending church summer camp. He likes to go to the park and also enjoys riding his bike. Richard currently has a mentor through the "Big Brother and Big Sisters" program. Richard's mentor is a fireman and lets Richard ride on the fire truck. Richard enjoys spending time with his "Big Brother." He has proven the ability to bond with a male role model and an active male figure in his new family is preferred. He likes to play football and other sport related activities. He hopes to join the military once he graduates from high school. He has enrolled in the ROTC at his high school and will begin this in the 2009-2010 school year. Richard is working hard to overcome academic delays, with additional assistance. He has made progress and should be able to catch up, with continued hard work. Richard is easy to be around and he enjoys interacting with adults and peers. Richard receives counseling weekly where he is working on improving his social skills. Visit me at the Heart Gallery of North Texas.

Richard and Tiffani are siblings who are very attached to each other. They are both very sweet and energetic. When you look at these two, the first thing you will notice will be their bright smiles. Richard and Tiffani both say that they are ready to be adopted and that they want to stay together! Although they say they are ready they do feel guarded because they are bonded to their foster family. Therefore, their placement will need to be a slow, gradual process. The adoptive parents will need to be prepared to meet their special needs and will need to have a good support system. Richard and Tiffani will both require academic assistance, therapy, and close supervision. The adoptive family will need to be experienced and committed. Both Richard and Tiffani will do better if placed with older children. Visit us at the Heart Gallery of North Texas.

Richard and Tiffani both say that they are ready to be adopted and that they want to stay together! Although they say they are ready they do feel guarded because they are bonded to their foster family. Therefore, their placement will need to be a slow, gradual process. The adoptive parents will need to be prepared to meet their special needs and will need to have a good support system. Richard and Tiffani will both require academic assistance, therapy, and close supervision. The adoptive family will need to be experienced and committed. Both Richard and Tiffani will do better if placed with older children.

Siblings

Tiffani (13)