Rashad from Virginia

Rashad is an energetic boy who wants a place to belong. Rashad loves to ride his bike outdoors; often it is the first thing he wants to do after a long day at school. Rashad really enjoys camping, especially swimming in the camp pool and making s'mores over campfires. He has come to enjoy fishing and has become a rather good fisherman. A young athlete, Rashad also likes to play basketball and has been on a baseball team. He can be very competitive and likes to win. Playing on a team has been beneficial for Rashad as it has helped him build strong social connections. Rashad does very well at school and is very bright and intelligent. Due to his natural talent for technology, he enjoys playing a host of Nintendo games. Rashad does well with structure, clear expectations, having certain chores to finish each day and receiving praise for a job well done. So much talent in this young person and so much for a forever family to love. In our effort to limit the digital footprint of our children and youth, Virginia has elected to only provide photos to inquiring families. (A digital footprint could be described as a trail left behind when someone uses the internet (e.g. websites visited, social media accounts, photos, etc.). The state wants to be cautious as to who can see and potentially have access to youth’s info.