Damian from Texas

Damian has an outgoing and engaging personality and possesses a certain self-confidence. Damian is not afraid to express himself. He is an active youth that enjoys playing outdoor sports, especially basketball and football. He also enjoys spending time outdoors riding his bike. Damian enjoys putting together jigsaw puzzles and using his creative side to work with LEGOs and to sketch pictures. He is typically a happy and pleasant youth and has a huge smile that can light up a room. Damian also has huge ambitions and with the right family he will be able to achieve his goals. Damian enjoys a good hamburger; however, his favorite burger is from McDonald's. He enjoys spending time playing video games and can become competitive. Damian enjoys fashion and is always up to date on the latest trends, and he loves to experiment with different styles. Damian is very creative and loves to come up with his own designs.

Damian would benefit from a warm and loving family that is willing to help him develop trust and build healthy relationships. Damian enjoys being the oldest sibling in the house and having his own room where he can feel comfortable listening to music and working on his projects. He could however, benefit from a one- or two-parent household with either older siblings who could model good behavior, or as the only child in the home as he will require a lot of love and attention, particularly in the transition phase. His family should have an established system of rewards and consequences for behavior. Damian will need time to transition to his new home, and his family must be able to help him make the adjustment. His family must be supportive of continuing current services and help Damian maintain family ties as appropriate. His family should have a strong support system and be knowledgeable of resources to ensure a smooth transition.