DOB: 12/13/2001It is hard to believe that this bright eyed young boy was abandoned in East Africa when he was just one day old. Soon thereafter, he was brought to a children's care center where he has lived for the last nine years of his life while awaiting his forever family.
He loves to play football, dance, sing, sprint and build with blocks. He is reported to have delayed speech and struggles with certain sounds. The excitement his peers express, however, when he overcomes a challenge – when he puts the proper sounds together to count or recite letters – gives him the courage to overcome the next challenge. He attends formal school two days per week and since attending occupational therapy classes his speech has greatly improved. Unlike many children who grow up without the nurturing, attentive care of a permanent family or foster parents, it is reported that he has no other developmental delays. His caregivers describe him as a friendly, peaceful and happy little boy who makes friends easily with both children and adults. He always wants to be involved in activities and often cares for the younger children. Most of the time, he is playful and loving but he can occasionally be short tempered - a behavior his caregivers believe will change as he matures.
Applicants with previous adoption experience, parenting past his age as well as access to the speech services he needs are preferred. For additional information please contact Erin Mower at erinm@holtinernational.org.
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