MI01C08972
Status: | Available |
Name: | Ardez |
Age: | 15 |
Race: | Black/African American |
Gender: | Male |
State: | Michigan |
Case #: |
MI01C08972 |
Last Profile Update: | 07/01/24 |
Photo Updated: | 07/02/24 |
About Ardez
If Ardez could go anywhere, he’d choose Jamaica because it’s fun over there, they’re always partying and dancing and the weather is nice. Wouldn’t we all like a little bit of that life? For now, the Michigan native has discovered a couple Michigan favorites: football and rugby. He loves playing the sports and really enjoys just being outdoors. Ardez also is a thinker and tinkerer who’s interested in robotics and says he wants to become a robotics engineer. “He wants to be able to make robots for people to help” says one of the adults close to him. Ardez’s other interests include drawing anime and playing video games. When he’s asked about his future forever family, Ardez says he wants one who’ll play video games and football and go shopping, swimming and bowling and to the movies and arcade together. He also wants to go on vacations with them. Ardez loves spicy food but specifically he loves anything Mexican or Chinese. His favorite color is gray, and his favorite animal is a snake. In school, his favorite subject is math. His future family can expect Ardez to be excited around his favorite holidays, the Fourth of July and Christmas, because he loves to watch the fireworks and open presents.
A person who knows him well describes Ardez as a sweet, caring, loving, funny and friendly boy who’s easily engaged. “Ardez is a leader,” says a person close to him. “He enjoys being a positive influence on younger youth. Ardez is an extrovert and enjoys being social with his peers.” When Ardez is hanging out with friends, he likes to chill, play video games, chat about life, and participate in friendly boxing matches with them. “Ardez is smart and resilient, and he can be described as compassionate and sincere.”
Ardez’s future forever family will need to be patient as he is still adjusting to his adoption plan. He would do best with a single mom, dad or both who are trauma trained and experienced. Ardez could benefit from a home with or without siblings. His new family must be strong advocates for the services that will help Ardez function at his best. In addition, Ardez will need a family who can provide structure and stability. Finally, Ardez should be with a family who have a similar culture background.