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Meet Todd

Todd is excited to share some of his story through our In-Depth Profiles®, a NWAE project that empowers youth to speak directly to potential adoptive families. Learn more about In-Depth Profiles.

Sports team: Seahawks
Future goals: Playing pro football
Favorite dog: Frenchie or Yorkie
Hoping to find: An adoptive family

Meet Todd! A social teenager who loves being in the company of others. Todd is down for just about any social activity he can get his hands on! He loves spending time with his friends in the neighborhood.

Todd is an athletic, sporty teen who would spend every second outside if he got the chance. He loves playing basketball, and of course, football! With football being his favorite sport, it made sense to showcase his skills and passion for the game in his In-Depth Profile.


Todd wanted to show off some of his football skills and speak about why the sport is so important to him.


When he’s at home, his favorite hobbies are playing video games and reading. An avid reader, Todd’s current favorite books are the Percy Jackson series. A creative and logical thinker, Todd also likes putting together puzzles.

In school, Todd does well when he has lots of people supporting him and cheering him on. A family who can be good educational advocates for Todd would be in his best interest.

Todd’s caseworker describes him as being kind-hearted, friendly, and thoughtful. He is a teenager who loves having friends and wants to belong.

While adoption might be a little bit nerve-racking for Todd, with the right supports and patience, he is definitely open to it. Todd wants to be a part of a family. He does have an important connection with his half-brother, and families should be willing to help Todd nurture that relationship.

Todd’s team is looking forward to hearing from families of any configuration who can make the time for Todd that he wants and deserves. Todd would be fine with other siblings, as he loves to be around people, but would also do well as the only child.

Can you see this friendly, sociable teen in your home? Reach out to us. We’re excited to help Todd find the adoptive family he deserves.

Beyond the Profile: Todd is an extremely polite, friendly teen who was quick to come up with what he wanted to share with potential adoptive families. To Todd, football is one of the most important things in his life! He loves being active, and playing the sport always reminds him of his brother. Throughout our time together, one thing was evident—Todd wants a family, and he wants a family that will bring adventure and action everywhere they go. Todd would thrive with an active family, ready to try new things and support all of Todd’s ventures. I’m excited to help Todd find the adoptive family that he wants and deserves.

- Kailee Haong Ellis, Youth Engagement Specialist

Could you see Todd as part of your family?