Elias from Texas

Elias is an active teenager who enjoys playing video games and reading. He also likes to be active and play basketball with his friends. Elias is skilled at building things and collects model cars as a hobby. He enjoys spending time with his friends, listening to music, and trying new things. Elias has fond memories of attending a college bowl game, I-Fly, and ice skating. He also likes going to the movies with his friends. Elias takes pride in his appearance and ensures his hair is always well-groomed. His favorite foods are pizza, chicken, and salads, and he particularly enjoys dining at Wingstop. Elias aspires to become a welder after graduating from high school. When asked about his three wishes, Elias said, "I would like to have a happy family, to be the best me, and to not age out of foster care." Visit me at the Heart Gallery of Greater Houston - Region 6.

Elias needs a family who can provide him with a great deal of patience, consistency, structure, and supervision. Ideally, he would have a two-parent family with a strong support system, though he would especially like to have a family with a dad if he is placed in a single-parent home. The ideal family for Elias would be very active, as Eli enjoys sports and family outings. Elias would do best in a home that does not have a lot of children. He has been in foster home placements with four and five other foster siblings and prefers placements with "not so many kids."