Daniel is a lively and engaging boy with a slender, wiry build, and plenty of energy. He
has beautiful blue eyes, short blond hair, and a big smile. He wears glasses to help
with his distance vision. It takes Daniel a while to feel comfortable with new people, but
once he does he is very affectionate and loves to talk. Daniel has a great sense of
humor, but also has a serious side. When he is nervous or anxious, Daniel shows this
by being less cooperative and trying to control the situation. When he is feeling secure
he is able to relax and enjoy himself.

At school, Daniel loves his teacher and responds well to her. He has spent time with
his teacher outside of school and very much enjoyed this. His teacher has also noted
Daniel has difficulty with transitions and struggles with staying on task. He attends a
small, country school and is well liked by his peers. He is good at math and is able to
learn games like cribbage and Uno readily. (He enjoys playing games with adults,
especially when he wins!) Daniel is working at grade level in Math and Writing. He is
progressing toward grade level in Reading and he puts in a satisfactory effort. He
currently earns tickets for appropriate behavior at school and on the bus. He is very
proud of his tickets and has a small reward at the end of the week for receiving a ticket
every day. He has really achieved success with this and it seems the focus on positive
behavior works well for him.

Daniel needs experienced caregivers who are able to work with service providers and
advocate for Daniel’s therapeutic needs. He needs a family who has a predictable,
consistent routine and is able to provide a high degree of nurturing - a family who will
accept him for who he is, while encouraging him to reach his full potential. He enjoys
family activities such as bike riding and fishing, so an active family would be a plus.
Daniel would do best in a home with no children close to his age so he would not feel
the need to compete for attention. The family should be open to some type of ongoing
contact between Daniel’s sister and half-brother. Daniel is very desirous of belonging.
He has had to make too many moves in his young life and deserves the stability and
permanence of a forever family