KY01F0430
| Status: | Available |
| Name: | Preston |
| Age: | 17 |
| Race: | White/Caucasian |
| Gender: | Male |
| State: | Kentucky |
| Case #: |
KY01F0430 |
| Last Profile Update: | 07/29/24 |
| Photo Updated: | 07/22/24 |
About Preston
Preston is a 16-year-old male that is independent, has a good sense of humor, and loves engaging in sports. He is smart and likes to engage in independent living chores. Preston has a good sense of humor and has a likable personality. He is always willing to offer help and assistance. Preston is athletic and likes sports (basketball and BMX riding). Engaging in sports is a way that Preston copes with anxiety. Preston is tactful and creative and enjoys gaming.
Preston is active with recreational sports as he likes to play basketball. He enjoys fishing and riding dirt bikes. Preston can socialize and engage in sports. He enjoys riding BMX bicycles - Preston finds this interest as fun and it is an outlet for his nerves to just be able to ride his bike as he feels he is talented in bike riding and BMX stunts.
Preston is set to graduate high school in 2026. He engages well with other children and enjoys making new friends at school. Preston would benefit from a school schedule that remains consistent.
Preston makes friendships with others his age but does have normal teenage conflict at times. He often engages in friendships with children his age with common interests.
Preston utilizes coping skills such as engaging in sports and listening to music when he feels up tight. Preston does well in a supportive environment with consistent routines.
Preston often will offer help and assistance when he sees others needing help. He is kind to others and has good manners. Preston does not respond well to discipline in the form of being yelled at or talked down to. He will often walk away when being disciplined. Preston has reported wanting a "cool-down" period when he gets stressed out. Preston, for example, if given choices makes him feel he has some control over his emotions.
Preston is generally healthy and would require regular appointments to ensure his needs are being met. Preston benefits from regular emotional support to help navigate from trauma history.
Preston entered foster care and has shown resilience and adaptability. Preston has recently made substantial progress and looks forward to finding a stable and loving family.
Preston would benefit from a positive male role model to assist with encouragement for learning young adolescent skills needed for daily life. He could benefit from a home that speaks clearly to him and sets clear boundaries and expectations and is consistent with each.
Family values such as empathy, respect, and accountability are examples that would benefit Preston. A family willing to allow Preston to be involved in the community and sports would benefit him.
Preston reports that he would love to be with a two-parent household family with other children his age. Preston reports wanting a father figure in his life that has common interests. Preston reports wanting to engage in activities with potential parents that he has things in common such as fishing, playing sports, etc.
Preston has goals to go to school to become a Lineman and he is looking for a family who can help him achieve these goals.
If you believe you can provide Preston with the loving and supportive home he deserves, please contact us to learn more about this incredible child.
