Photolisting Profile for Shane

Shane is a 15-year-old boy from Texas who is hoping to be adopted.

Shane is respectful, imaginative, and has a great personality. Shane will get along with anyone. He is still working on being less argumentative. His foster parents describe Shane as one who gets along with all children, caretakers, and teachers and is respectful of authority figures. Shane gets frustrated when other children intrude in his space. He will walk away upset. He can provoke his peers at times and then claim no part or responsibility. Shane has worked hard to learn acceptable ways to manage his behavior. He is easily redirected when reminded of clearly defined expectations and consequences. Shane likes to play various computer games, follow basketball games, and draw. He is a good artist who enjoys drawing abstracts, landscapes, and comic strip characters. Shane also likes to listen to rap music and go out swimming anytime an opportunity comes up. Shane is at grade level and gets along well with his teachers and fellow students. Teachers describe Shane as a bright student who likes to be the center of attention. His favorite classes are English and Art. His intelligence and ambition keep him hopeful for a bright future.

Shane will do well with a family who is structured, with a strong father figure, and a supportive mother with prior experience raising boys. The parents should have knowledge and patience to redirect Shane's behaviors. A family with experience in adolescent behavior would be in Shane's best interest. A family involved in church related activities and one or two other children in the home would be great for Shane.