MI01C010378
| Status: | Available |
| Name: | Tavion |
| Age: | 17 |
| Race: | Unable to determine |
| Gender: | Male |
| State: | Michigan |
| Case #: | MI01C010378 |
| Last Profile Update: | 08/21/26 |
| Photo Updated: | 08/28/26 |
About Tavion
Tavion has a way of making people feel welcome with his big smile, easygoing personality, and genuine kindness. Often described as a “gentle giant,” he is a lovable young man who enjoys helping others and treats the people around him with respect. Tavion is friendly and easy to talk to, and his laughter can quickly brighten a room. He is also thoughtful and self-aware. When he recognizes that he has made a mistake, he is often able to reflect on what happened and work toward making things right.
When Tavion has free time, he loves being outdoors, especially riding his bike or going swimming. He also enjoys building with Legos, playing video games, and watching videos on YouTube. Tavion appreciates activities that let him be active or creative, and he especially enjoys spending time with animals. Dogs are his favorite, and having pets in his future home would be something he would look forward to. His warm personality and playful interests are just a few of the qualities that make Tavion such a special young man.
Tavion is still learning how to manage big emotions and communicate what he is feeling when he becomes overwhelmed. During difficult moments, he can have a hard time seeing situations from another person's perspective. He also struggles with low self-esteem and can become defensive, which sometimes makes relationships with peers challenging. Tavion needs adults who can remain calm and patient, provide consistency, and understand that building emotional skills and trust takes time. With steady support, he has shown that he can reflect on his choices and work toward doing better.
Tavion would benefit from a family who is experienced, trauma-informed, and committed to supporting him for the long term as he continues developing independence and navigating his life. His family should be patient, dependable, and willing to advocate for the supports that will help him thrive. Tavion would do well with an experienced mom and dad or two dads and would benefit from being the only or youngest child in the home. A family with pets, especially dogs, would be a wonderful fit. Most importantly, Tavion needs caregivers who will see beyond his difficult moments, recognize the kind and caring young man underneath them, and remain committed to helping him grow.