Meet Maximus

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This chatty little guy loves to talk and enjoys getting attention from others! Maximus is very friendly, social, and sweet. He is quite curious and loves to explore!

Maximus is full of energy and enjoys the outdoors. Maximus loves to play sports! He also loves water so has a blast getting wet in the pool. Maximus is great at pretend play and really enjoys it. He is fond of animals. Maximus can really get those around him laughing.

Maximus was previously placed in a multicultural (Mexican American) and bilingual household (Spanish/English) for a long time. In this home Maximus celebrated all major U.S. holidays and some Mexican holidays. He ate both American and Mexican food.

Max adores food and is a great eater.

His favorite go-to character is currently Sonic.

Maximus will be starting 2nd grade. He is trying hard but learning and retaining information can be challenging for him. Maximus has an individualized plan and this has allowed for him to get some one-on-one time. Transitions are not easy for him when he has to switch to new activities throughout the day. Maximus needs a family who can nurture and model his social skills so he can make good friends.

Due to the trauma he has experienced, Maximus has a hard time with regulating his emotions. He can struggle to keep his own body safe and needs a supportive adult to help in this. He needs adults who will stick through his big feelings and give him the nurturing care he deserves. Maximus can become overwhelmed with his feelings and tempted to seek out his own alone time instead of waiting to consult with his adult helpers. Due to his young age, he is not aware that he can get hurt when he scurries away. When Maximus is upset it can take some time for his brain and his body to regulate again. He will sometimes want to stay in one place until he feels like he can move on and be successful.

Maximus can become really focused on something and need help to move on or refocus his attention. He responds best to simple, gradual steps, one thing at a time. For example, if Maximus knows they will be going to the park later in the day, he will continue to ask about the park and will forget what he was asked to do at that moment. He will need to be reminded and supported to get tasks done or get ready.

Maximus is not currently having any visits with biological family. Maximus and his biological father were having ongoing visits regularly. Maximus enjoyed visiting with his father and has previously expressed wanting to see him. The adoptive family will need to consider what appropriate contact with Maximus' father could look like in the future.

Maximus needs a family that can engage in the services he needs to ensure that he is receiving the appropriate supports. An adoptive family would need to be open to counseling services for Maximus. The family would also need to actively engage with Maximus’ school to ensure he is receiving all the supports to be successful in his learning. Maximus struggles with sharing the attention of his caregivers. A family needs to understand this is something Maximus will need help with if there are other children in the home. Intentional one on one time means so much to him. He really needs to be the star of a family's show!

Maximus loves pets and needs a family who can continue to teach him how to be a good pet owner. He is currently doing well with the pets in his resource home and enjoys them! Maximus will need support and supervision around pets as he continues to learn more about animal interactions.

Maximus needs a permanent family that is committed to working with him and who will not give up on him; ever. He needs a structured home with consistent routines while having flexibility to meet him where he is at with his needs. Maximus will continue to grow and make great progress with a stable and loving family by his side and cheering him on. Like Sonic, Maximum is, "Just a guy that loves adventure!"