Brendan from Texas

Brendan is a very athletic youth who enjoys participating in anything related to sports and the outdoors. He loves to play soccer, football, and basketball; however, soccer and football are his favorite sports. Brendan also enjoys being able to participate in leisure activities. If he's not out playing sports, he's somewhere watching sports. He also likes to play sports-based video games. He likes to collect all types of sneakers. His favorite type of sneakers to collect are Jordans. Brendan has a high energy level. He is a fast runner and is very motivated to become famous in sports. His favorite food is hamburgers. He loves wearing Nike and Adidas clothing. Brendan wants to attend college to become a professional basketball, soccer or football player one day. He is continuing to strengthen his social skills with his peers.

Brendan will thrive in a patient and nurturing forever family. A positive family who will reassure him that he is safe, stable and loved. His forever family will commit to encouraging him to express himself. His forever family will also continue to help him reach his goals. His forever family will understand how important sports are to him. His forever family will help him access any needed resources. Brendan benefits from a stable, well-structured home where behavioral expectations are clear, concrete, and consistent and where behavioral interventions are applied predictably. His family will advocate for him while providing new challenges to encourage his progress.