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IVON (6/98) is a darling boy of Alaska Native heritage who has many strengths. While often very shy when meeting new folks, he is a kind and loving, and he has a good sense of humor. An avid reader, who also loves to write, he creates some wonderful stories. With his physical skills and great coordination, he a natural at sports. Physical activities and sports are favorite pastimes, in which he excels. He especially loves to run, so it’s no surprise that his favorite sport is football. Ivon’s care givers appreciate that he picks up after himself and strives to keep his room clean and orderly. In his relationships, Ivon is very loyal. He yearns to have close connections with others and to be part of a permanent family. Ivon, who came into foster care in August 2002, is legally free.

Ivon is currently in the third grade where he is at grade level in most of his subjects, including reading, writing, and comprehension. And in math, he is just a bit below grade level.

Ivon is currently benefiting from living in a therapeutic group home setting, where he has the structure, daily routine, clear, concrete rules and limits, as well as a nearby adult to redirect him when needed and to help him stay on track. Child care staff and therapists are assisting him in dealing with his feelings of grief and loss, as well as helping him to address special needs believed to be due to fetal alcohol effects. The results of a nuero-psychological examination will be available to families interested in learning more about Ivon.

It is anticipated that having therapeutic support on an as-needed basis for the foreseeable future will be important in helping Ivon succeed in a family. Medication therapy is also an essential part of helping him to manage his feeling and behavior. The instability of Ivon’s early years and the significant losses he has experienced have made it difficult for him to trust that adults will truly be there for him. He needs adoptive folks who will allow him the time and the space to trust them. It could be an act of love and acceptance for his adoptive folk(s) to be willing to participate with him in family counseling during his transition into their home.


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