c7028

Child's name: Jordan
Number: C7028
Birthdate: 9/98
State: Oregon
Listed: May 2008

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Meet JORDAN (9/98), an adorable little boy with a great sense humor. He loves all kinds of physical activities and adventures. He’s especially proud of his soccer skills and likes showing off new tricks he’s learn on his scooter. Hunting for snakes or bugs Jordan’s idea of great fun. At the end of a busy day, though, he appreciates quiet time to play video games, draw pictures, and snuggle, or to have stories read to him. Jordan loves dragons and lots of his imaginary play involves making "dragon traps.” Part of an incentive program in his classroom at school is to award him little dragon figures when he achieves his goals of staying on task. Jordan is a cutie with blond hair and bright, expressive, hazel eyes. He is in good physical health and wears glasses just for reading. Jordan is not yet legally free.

Jordan, who came into foster care in April 2006, continues to struggle with symptoms of past trauma, which include being “hyperalert” and experiencing somatic complaints when worried or anxious. Because Jordan displays the emotional needs of a much younger child and lacks an age-appropriate sense of danger, he needs a higher level of adult supervision than most kids his age. At home and at school, he also needs more reminders to complete tasks and more prompts and redirection to stay on track. At bedtime, nightmares sometimes make it difficult for him to settle down, and he may need extra comfort and support. Socially, Jordan gets along best with children who are older or several years younger than he is.

It would be an act of love and acceptance for his adoptive folk(s) to participate with Jordan in family counseling during his transition into their home. Jordan, who is very receptive to various forms of therapy, will need ongoing therapy for the foreseeable future to assist him in dealing with symptoms of past trauma.

Academically Jordan has made great strides in reading since coming into foster care and has gained a lot more self confidence in this area. Currently, Jordan needs help with memory and recall, especially in reference to daily routines and academic information. He responds well to pictograph charts in lieu of verbal direction and works best in small group settings. Jordan has an individual education plan for speech services and participates in occupational therapy to address his sensory integration needs.

Being the youngest child by a significant number of years in his adopted family will be a good thing for Jordan who needs extra parental time and attention. He does best, too, with a lot of structured physical activities built into his day, such as day and overnight camps, swimming, and soccer. Jordan finds being around family pets and animals comforting.

Subsidy and Purchase of Service may be available.

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