MI01C010999
| Status: | Available |
| Name: | Nathaniel |
| Age: | 14 |
| Race: | White/Caucasian |
| Gender: | Male |
| State: | Michigan |
| Case #: |
MI01C010999 |
| Last Profile Update: | 08/20/26 |
| Photo Updated: | 08/21/26 |
About Nathaniel
Nathaniel, or Nate, brings a playful energy wherever he goes, and his sense of humor is one of the first things people notice about him. He is often smiling, enjoys making others laugh, and describes himself as someone who “gets funnier.” Football is a huge part of Nate’s world. Whether he is playing after school, spending the weekend on the field, or imagining himself as a professional football player someday, he loves being active and involved in the game. He also enjoys playing video games and looks forward to sharing his favorite activities with the people around him.
Nate is a bright young person who is eager to make friends and connect with others. He can be impulsive and sometimes has difficulty recognizing personal boundaries, but he is often receptive to redirection and can be motivated when something matters to him. His enthusiasm for connecting with others is clear, and his cheerful personality can brighten the mood around him. Nate enjoys jokes and has a playful way of interacting that makes him fun to be around.
Outside of football, Nate enjoys spending time playing video games and dreams of someday visiting Japan because he thinks it looks like a fun place to explore. Halloween is his favorite holiday, although his ideal celebration still involves football. His favorite food is spaghetti, his favorite color is blue, and cats are his favorite animals. If he could spend a day with his forever family, he would want to do what he loves most: play football together and simply enjoy one another's company.
Nate will need a family that is patient, open-minded, and willing to take the time to build a genuine relationship with him. His caregivers should be calm, consistent, and able to provide appropriate structure and supervision while respecting his individuality. He will benefit from adults who listen to him, help him understand boundaries, and encourage positive relationships and connections that are important to him. Most importantly, Nate needs a family that is prepared to remain supportive and loving through both the easy days and the challenging ones.
Nate would prefer a two-parent family, particularly a mom and dad, though he is open to other family structures. He would do best as the only or youngest child in the home and would prefer a home without pets. With patient caregivers who give him time to build trust, Nate can continue developing his social skills and confidence while bringing his humor, energy, and unmistakable smile to his forever family.
