Matthew, who prefers being called Blake, is soft-spoken and articulate. He is passionate about drawing and architecture. Blake enjoys basketball, football, and playing video games. His favorite class is math because it challenges him but can also be easy.

Blake’s favorite foods are pizza, pasta, salad, and red velvet cake. He loves action movies like the Fast & Furious franchise. His favorite book is The Crossover by Kwame Alexander. His favorite entertainers are Kane Brown and Tom Brady. His favorite color is baby blue. Blake hopes to attend college when he gets older and eventually pursue a career in architecture or video game development. He enjoys the beach, viewing modern architecture, and would spend all day drawing if he could.

Blake describes himself as caring, compassionate, loving, and healthy. Blake doesn’t have any preference when it comes to single or dual parent household, pets, or potential siblings. He just wants a family who accepts him and helps him see hope in his future.