Shannon from Texas

Shannon, who prefers to go by Malachi, is a youth who has a passion for the Dallas Cowboys. Malachi describes himself as a nice person. He loves getting new tennis shoes, riding his bicycle, spending time outside, and playing video games. Malachi reports that he likes using his hands and mind to "fix" things. He started learning how to play the piano this past year and is passionate about this hobby. He is also enrolled in welding and is interested in pursuing this as a career in the future. Malachi is doing well in school. He expresses that he feels good when he sets a goal and accomplishes something over a long period of time. Malachi would be a great addition to a loving forever family.

Malachi's forever family will be one that is structured, loving, nurturing, and will allow for normalcy. His family will support his desire to further explore music and welding. Malachi should be supported in his desire to continue communication with appropriate biological family.