Blond-haired and blue-eyed, Scott awaits adoption. He hopes that a family will learn about him and decide to make him a part of theirs. Scott, now eight, entered foster care in 2004, just after his fourth birthday. He was removed from his biological home and placed in a foster home due to abuse and neglect.

Like many boys his age, Scott loves to play outside. He enjoys riding bikes, playing Frisbee, football and kickball. He likes to go bowling and to participate in almost any physical activity.

In addition to sports and outdoor activities, Scott also loves to make art. A creative boy, Scott will concoct interesting art objects from bags of scraps and art materials.

Allison Rothschild, from the Chesterfield County Department of Social Services, describes Scott as a real “boy’s boy.” He is an active and energetic boy who enjoys running and jumping. Scott possesses a strong love for animals, particularly dogs. He always looks forward to seeing dogs and responds well to them.

Scott tends to ask lots of questions in attempts to satisfy his curiosity. He attends school and likes it, despite the fact that he finds school challenging. Scott is currently enrolled in a special education program and is working to overcome any difficulties with school. Rothschild hopes that Scott will continue to make progress and attend public school soon.

Rothschild says that “Scott is a likable boy.” He has faced tough situations and has some developmental delays due to the neglect he endured in early childhood. During that time, Scott did not attend pre-school and missed some early language development

Scott is working to increase his vocabulary and to develop concepts necessary for continued communication. In addition to his challenges with speech and communication, Scott has been diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and has mild mental retardation.

The most beneficial kind of family for Scott is one that has had some previous parenting experience. Scott needs a family that is strong and stable while adept at under-standing the difficulties that he has faced. A two-parent family would be ideal, especially if they had no other children and could focus their attention and efforts on Scott. He would thrive with a family offering unconditional love and compassion.

For more information regarding Scott or other children awaiting adoption, contact Allison Rothschild at 804-748-1180.

Susan Grandpre earned a B.A. in English from James Madison University and has been a freelance writer for nine years. She lives in Richmond with her husband and three children.

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