Meet Leroy

When it comes to Leroy, one thing is certainly true – he genuinely enjoys life. So many things make him happy and in turn, he makes so many people happy too. A typical day in the life of Leroy includes going to school, maybe hanging out with his support team, and then drawing, doing some laundry, or going for a drive with his foster family. On the weekends and in the summer, Leroy loves hiking, playing soccer, or rafting. He’s had the chance to create such awesome memories when it comes to outdoor fun, like kayaking, hiking, horseback riding, and feeling the wind in his face while riding on a moped! He’s even tried out zip lining and really loved that too. Leroy is super drawn to being on the water and especially enjoys swimming and kayaking. His current foster parents love to spend time being active outdoors, and Leroy fits right in. Even if he’s just going for a walk, he loves to be outside.

Besides toys, Leroy’s greatest passion may just be music. The sound of music is really appealing to Leroy, who has a ton of fun recording and creating music through an app on his iPad. It’s a fun group activity for Leroy, as well. He and his foster brothers have created some great tunes through the program. When not composing tunes, Leroy will always make time for a trip to the park or local playground. Playing basketball and shooting hoops is a perfect way to spend time, if you ask Leroy!

When talking about Leroy, we’ve gotta mention Hot Wheels. He loves his little toy cars dearly and it’s likely he’ll want to tell you all about them.

In school, Leroy does his best with lots of positive support and encouragement. As a kid who enjoys quality time with the adults in his life, Leroy has always been well-loved by his teachers and school staff. Leroy is proud of his penmanship and is a bit of an artist as well. He’s continually working on his communication skills and is able to be more successful with the use of sign language and additional tools on his iPad. Having an adoptive family who will spend time learning how Leroy communicates with the world will be very important to him. He’s a bright kid who just wants to learn about everything.

Leroy is a really happy and loving kid. His social worker says:

“I don’t know many other kids who have the sense of joie de vivre Leroy has.”

Leroy would really like to be adopted. If you are a single parent or a couple who loves to draw, sing, listen to music, and spend time together, reach out to us. His team is eager to hear from adoptive families who have previous experience working with or parenting children. An adoptive family that includes, or could include, a big dog would also be wonderful for Leroy’s big heart.

He's a sweet kid who will be a joyful addition to a warm, supportive family. We’re excited to find Leroy the adoptive family he deserves.

Portrait by Stefanie Felix, in partnership with Adopt-A-Child Photography.