Robert is a 12-year-old boy who has many interests. He enjoys playing basketball and football. He likes school and loves to be outdoors. He has a contagious smile and adores to joke and laugh.

Robert enjoys learning and says social studies and science are his favorite subjects in school. He likes to learn about the world and do experiments. He tries hard to please others and is well-liked by his peers.

When he is not in school, Robert can be found outside.

He likes to go four-wheeling, swimming and boating. He loves living in Maine and calls it a “sportsman’s paradise.” Robert says he is interested in “guy things” and doesn’t mind getting dirty and working hard.

Robert has many friends and likes to ride bikes with them. He often can be found playing with his remote control cars after school. He has quite a collection. Hummers are his favorite, and he has eight toy Hummers in his bedroom. Robert also likes Mustangs and says they are the fastest.

Robert says he is not a picky eater. He likes a variety of foods and will try anything once. His favorites are hamburgers, haddock and shrimp.

His favorite snack is fruit. Robert enjoys many holidays and says Christmas, Easter and Thanksgiving are his favorites.

An adoption subsidy may be available to the most appropriate family. Robert is one of the 155 children in state Department of Health and Human Services care who are seeking an adoptive family.

Based in Gardiner, A Family for ME is a nonprofit program that works in collaboration with DHHS to find foster and adoptive families for Maine children in care. For information about Robert or other children available for adoption, contact A Family for ME toll free at (877) 505-0545 or visit www.AFamilyForMe.org for photographs of some of the many children.