KY01F0546
| Status: | Available |
| Name: | Furlando |
| Age: | 15 |
| Race: | Black/African American |
| Gender: | Male |
| State: | Kentucky |
| Case #: |
KY01F0546 |
| Last Profile Update: | 02/26/25 |
| Photo Updated: | 02/28/25 |
About Furlando
Furlando (September, 2009) is a pleasant teenager whose smile can light up a room. Furlando is quiet and unassuming until he builds trust with others. Once this happens, Furlando is open about his thoughts, feelings, and dreams. Furlando likes music, and he can play musical instruments. Like many youth his age, he enjoys video games, social media, and watching YouTube videos.
Furlando is a smart young man, and schoolwork is usually not difficult for him. He makes good grades and seems interested in learning. He likes to play football, and he is interested in wrestling and boxing.
Furlando makes friends easily. Furlando has a natural ability to show excitement for others and their accomplishments. Furlando is caring and considerate in his interactions with others. Furlando has good manners, and he seems interested in making others feel comfortable.
Furlando gets along with adults, and he is open to redirection and guidance. Furlando needs to know the rules and has the ability to discuss infractions with his caretakers. When Furlando feels strongly about something, he expresses himself with passion and determination. he wants to make sure his thoughts and feeling are understood. While his voice may rise in the moment , it comes from a place of wanting to communicate and be heard. With guidance and support, he is learning how to express himself in ways that help others understand him even better.
Furlando is independent with his daily living skills. Furlando does well with chores and helping the family with needs.
Furlando is a resilient and determined young man, navigating the challenges of being in foster care and being separated from his biological family including his eight siblings with strength and resilience. Furlando does not have contact with his siblings currently but he wants to have contact with them. He worries about them, misses them, and wants to maintain a relationship with them in the future. An adoptive family would need to support his contact with his siblings and other connections so he does not lose them. Furlando has done well in foster homes, but he is still looking for his adoptive family.
An adoptive home for Furlando must understand that he is vocal about his concerns, and he needs them to help him talk through these. They need to give him attention and interactions for him to feel connected to them. Furlando truly wants a family who will involve him in family dinners and activities. Furlando is affectionate and wants a loving family for himself. Furlando would like an active family that will encourage him and cheer him on in all of his endeavors.
