c5566

Child's name: Robert
Number: C5566
Birthdate: 10/91
State: Washington
Listed: 8/04, Updated 2/08

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ROBERT (10/91), whose intelligence and exceptional memory are good strengths, is especially adept at hands-on learning. And he plans to be a carpenter one day. While still very young socially and emotionally for his age, those issues have not stopped him from developing a wide variety of interests and activities or from having a great sense of humor. He enjoys video games and riding his bike, reading (especially Harry Potter), and listening to books on tape. Robert loves interacting with animals. It was through his past participation in a therapeutic riding program that he developed a love of horses and riding. Robert’s favorite activities include: fishing, bike riding, and learning interesting facts. Robert has a good imagination and he enjoys playing the game of "what if," where he lets his imagination go and creates wonderful scenarios. Robert is a handsome young man with blond hair, blue eyes and a charming smile. Robert has proven that he has good capacity for forming attachments as he has established several healthy relationships with adults.

Past teachers have reported that Robert puts forth more effort in the classroom than his peers and doesn’t have any behavioral problems in the classroom! Due to some learning disabilities, he qualifies for special education services to assist him in math, reading, and expressive language development. In his current foster home, they are working on life skills training, including cooking, cleaning and self care.

In November, Robert was placed into a therapeutic foster home after graduating from a residential treatment program. He continues to require ongoing counseling and medication therapy is an important part of helping him to manage his feelings of sadness and anxiety about his future. Robert has been in care since 1999. Sadly, Robert still feels the loss of his beloved foster father who died in a fatal accident in 2002.

Robert needs and wants a family of his own. At an age when most teens are pulling away from adults, the fact that Robert wants to become part of a family is a wonderful strength and a good opportunity for new parents to connect with him.

Robert will likely do best with folk(s) who truly enjoy teenage boys and who get a real sense of satisfaction from guiding them through adolescence. Being an only child or the oldest would also be helpful. Robert thrives on positive attention. A well structured home with nurturing parents who are consistent with rules and limits help him feel safe. While Robert could live in a rural or urban environment, being in or near an area where he could ride horses and be around animals would be especially wonderful for him.

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