Zack has left his former dream career of becoming a truck driver in the dust and now wishes to be a nurse. He’d make a fantastic nurse, too, since he’d have a great bedside manner. “Zack is a very friendly young man who loves to laugh and cares deeply about others,” says one of his close adults. Zack especially enjoys having fun. He enjoys playing with remote control cars, and he likes playing video and board games. Zack loves attending special events, and he says his favorite holidays are Christmas, New Year’s and Thanksgiving. He likes celebrating those holidays by spending time with family. A plate of Zack’s favorite food – spaghetti – would make any occasion even more memorable. Some of Zack’s other favorite things are black for color and sloth for animal. His favorite part of the school day is lunch, and after school, his favorite thing to do is play video games. On the weekends, Zack enjoys spending time with friends and playing video games with them. As a matter of fact, one of the things that makes Zack the proudest is his friends. He adds that he’s also proud of being friendly, something that a new family surely would appreciate. “Zack has a great desire to be adopted,” says one of his close adults. “He enjoys recruitment events and wants to attend more of them.” Zack would love to have a family who enjoys spending time outdoors and playing board games indoors.

“Zack is very outgoing and personable,” says one his close adults. “He enjoys talking and sharing his story with others. He is very friendly, creative and enjoys spending quality time with his friends and family. Zack is very kind-hearted and wants to please. He wants to be helpful and responds strongly to positive reinforcement and praise. Zack is a sweet and funny kid who is great with younger kids and animals.”

A forever family for Zack must be strong advocates for any services he will need to thrive. He would do best with a mom and dad who are able to provide the structure and routine that help Zack be at his best. Zack also would do best as the only child in his new forever family. In addition, patient and experienced parents who can help motivate and encourage Zack would be best for him. Zack loves animals and prefers a family who has pets. Finally, his new family must be open to letting Zack maintain his sibling relationships.