Jesse is a handsome, bright and caring 16-year-old with light brown hair and blue eyes.

He loves to play video games and enjoys skateboarding and snow boarding. He likes to listen to music, spend time outdoors and hang out with his friends.

Jesse is involved in school theater and recently performed three parts in his school’s production of “Footloose.”

Jesse is completing the 10th grade, where he earns good grades. He is articulate and easy to talk with. He has a gentle tone and a bright smile.

Jesse would like to find an adoptive family with a mom, dad and siblings. He would like a brother.

Jesse is one of 156 children in the Maine Department of Health and Human Service’s care who is seeking an adoptive family.

Based in Gardiner, A Family for ME is a nonprofit program that works in collaboration with Maine DHHS to find foster and adoptive families for Maine children in care.

For more information about Jesse or other children available for adoption, contact A Family for ME toll free at (877) 505-0545 or visit www.AFamilyForMe.org and see the Heart Gallery of photographs of some of the many children awaiting a “forever family.”