MI01C010962
| Status: | Available |
| Name: | Jaylind |
| Age: | 11 |
| Race: | Black/African American |
| Gender: | Male |
| State: | Michigan |
| Case #: |
MI01C010962 |
| Last Profile Update: | 06/10/26 |
| Photo Updated: | 06/13/26 |
About Jaylind
Give Jaylind a trampoline, a backyard, or a chance to explore the outdoors, and he’s likely to be in his element. Whether he’s building forts, playing sports, catching frogs, creating comics, or heading off on a new adventure, Jaylind loves staying active and discovering the world around him. He enjoys football, basketball, soccer, video games, and spending time outside with friends. When he’s ready to slow down, he likes watching TV, building with Legos, doing crafts, and dreaming up imaginative stories.
Jaylind has a playful personality and a great sense of humor. He enjoys jokes, funny television shows, and making others laugh. While he can be quiet and reserved when meeting new people, he forms strong connections once he feels comfortable and gets to know someone. An adult who knows him well describes him as “a smart, funny, and active young man with a lot of potential.” He enjoys learning new things, going on field trips, and exploring places that spark his curiosity.
Dogs are Jaylind’s favorite animal, and he dreams of becoming a police officer one day. In fact, if he had three wishes, they would include having a police car and a police dog. He enjoys celebrating every holiday, especially when it includes good food, presents, and time with people he cares about. His favorite food is pepperoni and pineapple pizza, and his favorite color is green.
Jaylind would love a forever family that enjoys spending time together and making memories through fun activities like visiting trampoline parks, zoos, swimming pools, movies, and laser tag. He would do best with two experienced, trauma-informed parents who can provide structure, routine, patience, and strong advocacy. Jaylind would benefit from being the only or youngest child in the home, where he can receive the support and consistency he needs to thrive. His family should help him maintain his sibling relationships. Most of all, he is looking for a family who will help him feel safe, understood, and loved while encouraging him to continue growing into the smart, funny, and adventurous young person he is.
