Join our free information session to learn how adoption from foster care works in Washington state.

Meet Kannon

Kannon 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.

Find him: With his nose in a book
Would love: A dog or cat of his own
Always down for: A puzzle or board game
Wants to be: A lawyer

Kannon is a youth who knows what he wants!

Talkative and friendly, Kannon gets really excited when talking about his interests. One of his favorite things to do is get lost in a good book. Kannon loves reading and can spend hours enjoying his favorite stories.

He also loves to play video games and board games, doing puzzles, biking, jumping at the trampoline park, as well as swimming, tennis and dodgeball. He is very well-rounded!


Kannon
just started high school and continues to
demonstrate growth both socially and academically. He works very well with a reward system as it motivates him to work hard, but he’s not the biggest fan of having to answer lots of questions, either at home or at school. Currently he is really enjoying his introduction to law class where he’s learning about legal rights and civil liberties, if fact, he thinks he’d like to be a lawyer when he grows up!

Kannon has said that he would like a family with two parents, preferably with at least one male parent. He would love to have pets in the home, especially if it’s a German Shepherd, or a big fluffy cat. He would be open to older siblings only, but he prefers not to share a bedroom. A family will also need to support the continuation of Kannon’s relationship with his aunt.

Kannon values calm and quiet and wants families to know that he doesn’t like big crowds or loud noises, and he is definitely not interested in camping!

Can you see this mindful, grounded teen in your family? If so, reach out! We’re excited to find him the love, support, and consistency he deserves.

Beyond the profile: Often when working with youth, especially younger boys, I have to be ready to roll and keep up – playing their favorite sport with them, running around the beach or playground, or trying to match their video game skills. Getting to collaborate with Kannon on his In-Depth Profile® was a surprisingly unique experience as we sat and relaxed conversing about his favorite books, his school classes, and plans for his future. Kannon embodies what it means to be “chill”. He is introspective, intelligent, imaginative and thoughtful – the type who prefers to be inside focused on a jigsaw puzzle or game of chess on a rainy day. But don’t let his quiet demeanor fool you, he does enjoy getting outside to ride his bike or visiting the trampoline park where he can let his energetic silly side shine! I really enjoyed getting to know Kannon, hearing about his thoughts and dreams, and sharing stories about our mutual love for dogs and cats. Kannon was very open about his desire to find a family with similar interests. A family that likes to connect over family game nights, share stories around the dinner table, and discuss the books they’re reading. I can’t wait until Kannon finds a family just like that, because he deserves it.

- Ginger Seslar, Youth Engagement Specialist

Could you see Kannon as part of your family?