MI01C010899
| Status: | Available |
| Name: | Elisjah |
| Age: | 7 |
| Race: | Black/African American |
| Gender: | Male |
| State: | Michigan |
| Case #: |
MI01C010899 |
| Last Profile Update: | 01/21/26 |
| Photo Updated: | 01/22/26 |
About Elisjah
Elisjah is a young boy with a strong capacity for love and a curiosity about the world around him. He is affectionate and caring, often showing this through hugs, kisses, and a desire to be close to the people he trusts. Elisjah has tons of energy and is a kid on the move! In quieter moments, he will play with favorite toys such as cars, trucks, dinosaurs, and superhero figures. Play is an important way Elisjah explores and makes sense of the world.
Elisjah’s interests tend to center on imaginative and hands-on activities. He loves fish and sushi, enjoys the color blue, and looks forward to holidays like Christmas and Halloween. Being with family, receiving gifts, and dressing up are experiences he finds meaningful.
Relationships are very important to Elisjah. He responds best to adults who are familiar, consistent, and patient, and he builds trust over time. Once that trust is established, he seeks connection and reassurance from those around him. Maintaining appropriate and supportive connections with important people in his life, including birth relatives, will continue to be an important part of his sense of stability and identity.
Elisjah has significant energy and a strong need for structure and support. He benefits from patient and responsive caregivers that can meet challenging moments with close supervision, and calm redirection. While redirection is often helpful, there are times when Elisjah needs space and time to find some calm.
Elisjah would do best in a home with an experienced parent or parents who are patient, consistent, and prepared to work closely with ongoing services and providers. A family willing to advocate for his needs and remain actively involved in his supports will be essential. He can do well in a home with or without other children, as long as he receives focused attention and appropriate supervision. With the right family—one that offers structure, understanding, and commitment—Elisjah has the opportunity to feel safe, supported, and valued for the loving child he is.
