Matthew from Texas

Matthew is a sweet, intelligent, and outgoing child. He is passionate about first responders and loves anything, including fire and police departments. Matthew wants to be a police officer or work in emergency services when he grows up, as he enjoys helping others. Matthew enjoys the company of his peers. He likes to play with Legos and play baseball. Currently, Matthew's favorite baseball team is the Houston Astros. He appreciates listening to music from around the world, although he's currently interested in various acapella groups that sing quartet renaissance music arrangements from Korea. Matthew is an extremely smart child and likes to learn new skills when he can. He wants people to know he's "a nice, smart, and funny young man." Matthew is said to be "grateful for the smallest of things." He enjoys playing video games. He loves school, learning new things, and participating in outdoor activities, including riding his bike, going for walks, and playing on a playground. Matthew also took an interest in gardening and helped plant and maintain a vegetable garden. Matthew loves to interact with nature and animals.

Matthew's forever family will have structure and can provide Matthew with a sense of consistency. Matthew would do well in a traditional or nontraditional home. He would do well in a home where he is the youngest or only child. Matthew's family will talk to Matthew in a caring manner. Matthew is very energetic, so his forever family should enjoy physical activity. His family should be supportive of his interests. His family should have a strong support network and be knowledgeable of the resources available to ensure a smooth transition for Matthew. Matthew has biological family he would like to maintain contact with, including his sister and cousins.