Photolisting Profile for Thomas

Thomas is a 11-year-old boy from North Carolina who is hoping to be adopted.

This little boy with the great big smile can be very caring and affectionate. He is usually fairly quiet and thoughtful, but he can “cut up” and have fun. Thomas is an active child who enjoys playing basketball with his foster dad and his junior team. He really enjoys attending professional sports games with his foster family. Thomas hasn't yet decided whether to be a police officer or a doctor when he grows up. Thomas attends mainstream classes at school where his favorite class is PE. He is working on developing better communication skills such as expressing his feelings. Thomas needs to work on accepting authority and expressing his displeasure and frustration in appropriate ways. Thomas needs a two-parent adoptive family with a very strong father-figure. He will greatly benefit from experiencing the positive dynamics between a husband and wife. An adoptive family for Thomas needs to be understanding and provide him with plenty of structure, stability and nurturing. A structured schedule with clear expectations of what is being asked of him, along with consistency and positive feedback will help make Thomas' adoptive placement a happy and successful one.