MI01C010945
| Status: | Available |
| Name: | Jayden |
| Age: | 16 |
| Race: | Black/African American |
| Gender: | Male |
| State: | Michigan |
| Case #: |
MI01C010945 |
| Last Profile Update: | 04/20/26 |
| Photo Updated: | 04/22/26 |
About Jayden
Jayden is a personable teen who connects best in one-on-one conversations. He has a great sense of humor, enjoys making others laugh, and values relationships built on loyalty and respect. He stays active through sports, especially basketball, and hopes to play in the NBA one day. Music is another important outlet. He listens to it to calm himself and has been writing and performing his own rap lyrics.
Jayden wants a sense of belonging, though he is cautious about joining a new family. He has shared that he will need time and patience as he considers permanency. His relationship with his older brother remains important, and continued connection matters to him.
He has had to adjust to more structure after a long period of independence. This has been challenging, though he is beginning to recognize how structure can support his goals. In consistent environments, he has made progress and responds well to clear expectations. He does best in individual conversations where he can process and problem-solve. In group settings or at school, frustration can build when he feels stuck, and he benefits from direct support and guidance.
Jayden would do best with an experienced caregiver or caregivers who can provide consistency, clear boundaries, and patience. A positive male role model would be meaningful for him. He has said he would like a home with a dog and could adjust to a family with or without other children. With steady support, he can continue building stronger relationships and moving toward the future he wants.
