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Wednesday’s Child

Joseph, 16, is a funny, talented ‘jokester’

The following information is provided by Wednesday’s Child, an organization that helps Idaho foster children find permanent homes.

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Joseph, 16, is an outgoing young attends church regularly. man with a passion for riding He has a real affinity for animals and hopes anything with wheels, including that his new home will have pets that he can his bike, electric scooter, longboard help care for and spend time with. Joseph or roller blades. When he’s not busy being describes the best personality match for him as active, he can be found reading novels by parents who are calm, caring but firm, good his favorite authors, JK Rowling and Rick listeners, and easy to talk to when he is upset Riordan, or building something awesome about something. with Legos or K’nex. Board games are His team also adds that a family with another of his favorite pastimes and he TBRI training, or one who has an in-depth would really like to one day start a Rubik’s understanding of childhood trauma, would Cube club at school. Those closest to Joseph be a wonderful fit for him. It is very important describe him as a smart and funny jokester to Joseph that his new family understands who is extremely talented and creative when it comes to art and supports his need to stay connected after he is adopted and building things. to several important people who are currently in his life.

Though Joseph doesn’t count school as one of his favorite A family that values this and that can foster and support things, he definitely understands the need for a good those ongoing relationships would allow Joseph to be able to education and is working hard to be successful at it so that successfully move forward in his new life while knowing that one day he can fulfill his dream of going to college to become he does not have to give up relationships that are reminders a computer programmer or coder. Caregivers who can help of the good things about his past and where he came from. support him educationally will be an integral part of helping Joseph is sure to add fun and adventure to his future family. him to realize his future dreams. If you think that your family would be a great match for this

Joseph describes his ideal Forever Family as including resilient teen, we look forward to receiving an inquiry from both a mom and a dad. He looks forward to each of those you today (see below). relationships and what they can add to his life. A family where he can be the only, or the youngest, child in the home For more information on the Idaho Wednesday’s Child Program, visit www.idahowednesdayschild.org, or contact Recruitment Coordinator is an ideal fit for him. Joseph values his faith and wants Shawn White at swhite52@ewu.edu or cell 208-488-8989 if you a Christian family who shares in his religious beliefs and have specific questions.

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