John from Texas

John has a kind and affectionate personality. John is a social and very likable pre-teen. John enjoys being outside and engaging in different sports. John's favorite sport is basketball. He would like to play basketball in college. John enjoys going to school. His favorite subjects are reading and science. John can get along with just about anyone and likes to meet new people. John likes to learn new skills. John enjoys outside activities such as gardening and swimming. John is very helpful with his peers and teachers. He makes friends easily and genuinely cares about others' well-being. John is an outgoing child who loves to socialize. He enjoys being outdoors. John's other interests include watching TV, playing video games, and building Lego characters. He takes pride in his creativity and abilities. John likes to be a mediator and mentor in times of need. He has a passion and special talent for de-escalating peer situations, leading to better outcomes for those involved.

John looks forward to joining his forever family! He responds well to caregivers who are genuinely interested in guiding him while providing the loving support he needs. John will thrive in a home where he is shown kindness and his family speaks to him gently and directly if he is upset. John benefits from structure when it is communicated to him. He will do great with a family who also enjoys sports and being outdoors! John loves animals and would like to have a pet. John would like to have other children in the home but is also fine being the only child. He would like to have a family who understands him and is willing to work with him. John advocates for himself and will build a healthy rapport with the adults in his support system.