Larry, 14, has his sights set on college

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

Larry, 14 is an active teenager who describes himself as smart, silly, funny and a frequent jokester. He thinks that the most important thing for prospective families to know about him is that he’s a good kid whose biggest wish is to be adopted, and that he would do anything just to be a part of a family again

Trips to the zoo, amusement parks, playing football with friends, reading, watching movies, listening to country music, and playing video games are just a few of the things that Larry really enjoys. He’s also always up for bike rides, an epic Nerf Gun battle, and learning to cook something new. Larry isn’t sure yet what he wants to do later in life but is currently working hard in school and definitely has his sights set on attending college.

Larry’s Permanency Team describes the best fit for him as a traditional family with a mom and a dad and feels that he will truly thrive in an environment where the dad is really positive and spends quality time with him. Larry is hoping for an active family who loves to do things together regularly. He is anxiously counting down the days until he can finally join a Forever Family who truly sees in him value, worth, and all he is capable of achieving. If Larry sounds like he’d fit right in with your family, and you would like to learn more about this deserving young man, submit an inquiry at www.idahowednesdayschild.org today.

For more information on the Idaho Wednesday’s Child Program, visit www. idahowednesdayschild.org, or contact Specialized Recruitment Services Administrator Shawn White at swhite52@ewu.edu or cell (208) 488-8989.

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Prepare yourself

Learn CPR and first aid, review how to use a fire extinguisher, know the exact routes of evacuation, and locate area shelters. Preparing yourself for the possibility of an emergency will help you remain calm if you are faced with one of these situations.

Prepare the kids

Make sure your kids know their address, phone number, and their parents’ names, and how and when to dial 911. Take a fire station tour or a first aid class to help them feel more prepared. Continue to discuss and practice what they have learned.

We all hope that the skills and preparation done to prepare for an emergency will never be used, but it is safest to take measures in case they do occur. Preparing for an emergency will help you keep yourself, your family, and your neighbors safe.

Sarah Lyons is a wife and stay-at-home mom to six children, including triplets. She writes from her home.