Axle is 13 years old and is curious, creative and silly. He enjoys playing with Legos, video games and spending time with his father. In school, Axle enjoys science or any subject where he can use his hands.
Outside of school, Axle likes to go to the movies and out to eat. He likes to build and figure out how things work. When he is older, he would like to be a welder. He enjoys swimming and hopes one day he can travel to Florida.
Axle would thrive best in a two-parent home, preferably in the suburbs or rural setting. Axle would love to have older siblings, especially ones that could be good role models for him. “Axle needs a family that can provide him with stability, consistent redirection and structure,” said his child specific recruiter (CSR) Michelle. Axle also enjoys pets but has had trouble with aggression towards pets in the past.
It is important that a future family keeps communication open with Axle’s family of origin. He sees his father once a month and talks with him on the phone. He also has siblings that he talks to inconsistently but the option for communication should always stay open. It is also important that Axle’s future family should follow through and remain consistent with all services he currently uses and be able to help Axle gain access to additional services as needed.
“Axle has a history of being physically aggressive when he is dysregulated but has worked hard to improve this behavior. This generally results in him destroying property more than him being aggressive with people,” says Michelle. “Axle will best be supportive with parents who are patient and provide him with the opportunity to be a part of decisions in the home.” It’s important for Axle to understand the rules or what is being expected of him ahead of time. It will also be important for him to be able to express his opinions and explain his ideas.
“Axle has a great heart and cares about other people. He has struggled with dysregulation but has worked hard to grow,” says Michelle. “He has a great sense of humor and when given positive attention, stability and reassurance, he will thrive.”
Details to Note
Due to contracts with the Minnesota Department of Human Services, the cost of adopting a child from Minnesota foster care is virtually free to families.
Learn More About Axle
If you would like to learn more about Axle, please contact Michelle Deibert at [email protected] or at 651.255.2233. Families may have to provide certain documentation to receive full information.
