Photolisting Profile for Zach

Zach is a 11-year-old boy from Iowa who is hoping to be adopted.

Zach and his little brother Ty are described as “good kids who need a stable, loving home.” They have had a rough start, but are working on learning new behaviors and enjoying lots of new opportunities. Zach likes ice skating, snow shoeing, swimming and playing outside. He is interested in rocks and fossil and also likes to sing and draw. Zach can be shy at first, but when he gets to know people he is outgoing, polite and has a great personality. Ty also enjoys crafts and drawing. Outside he likes to run and play kickball. He likes building things with Legos and other toys and likes playing with his Leapster. Ty can be very shy initially. He likes to smile a lot and is usually a happy child once he gets to know people. He is very energetic and loves to explore. Both boys struggle in school because of learning disabilities and need additional help at school and at home with their school work. They are learning new behaviors to assist with the frustration they experience. Zach and Ty want a family that is loving and caring. They’d like an active family that enjoys outdoor activities. They also want a family that will help them with their homework and play games. A family who can be consistent, unified and offer a strong support system would a good home for the boys. A family with patience and an understanding of mental health and developmental disabilities would be good.