Oct 21, 2009 6:46 pm US/Eastern
Wednesday's Child: 8-Year-Old Manny
BOSTON (WBZ) ―
Emmanuel, or "Manny," is an 8-year-old young boy of Hispanic descent who describes himself as "nice, happy, exciting to play with, and funny."
Whether it is swinging on swings, riding his bicycle, playing imaginary games or just being around people, Manny approaches it with a friendly smile. Full of spunk, Manny likes to stay busy and is seeking a permanent home where he feels a sense of belonging.
Many has well-rounded interests that include music, cars, toys and clothes.
His wish is to have a "$100 million" so he can buy things for others. In his spare time, Manny also enjoys drawing, watching cartoons and playing outside. He recently had the chance to sing and dance on stage with his school and enjoyed the experience very much.
Manny is doing well in his residential program. He is respectful and polite and counts the adults in his life as being very important to him. He also attends school at his program and is benefitting from the services that are provided for him. His favorite subjects include science and geometry. With an eye on his future, Manny has set many goals for himself. He would like to either be a singer, a policeman, a firefighter, a pro-wrestler, or a personal assistant when he grows up.
Legally free for adoption, Manny would do well in a two-parent family, with or without older children. The ideal family would be able to advocate on behalf of Manny to ensure that he continues to receive the services he needs. A family's openness to maintaining Manny's contact with his birth family would also be necessary. Manny has an infectious smile and a resilient attitude that would be refreshing to a family that is willing to offer him the stability and attention of a permanent home.
To learn more about Manny, and about adoption from foster care, call the
Massachusetts Adoption Resource Exchange (MARE) at 617-54-ADOPT (617-542-3678) or visit
www.mareinc.org. The sooner you call, the sooner a waiting child will have "a permanent place to call HOME."
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