Kris is active, fun and a true Maine boy. He loves being outside in the winter; fishing, ice skating and sledding are a few of his favorite outdoor activities. Born in 1998, Kris is the kind boy with a contagious smile and a great laugh.

He attends public school and says he likes it. His favorite class is gym and he says he likes to walk and run on the treadmill. He also likes to break dance and is getting pretty good at it.

Kris’ favorite toys are his stuffed animals and his trucks. He likes anything that will move: wheels, treads, skis. If it moves and has a motor, Kris will play with it. He also takes pleasure in watching TV, movies and playing video games. In the summer, Kris likes to swim. Kris also gets pleasure from therapeutic horseback riding.

Kris enjoys interacting with his peers and often takes on the responsibility of sticking up for them when they are going through a difficult time.

The best family for Kris would be one that will love and support him unconditionally. Kris has experienced a lot of loss and trauma in his life and is in need of a family that is committed to caring for him and working with him to help him overcome his past.

Kris is one of 151 children in the care of the state Department of Health and Human Services who is 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 Kris or other children available for adoption, please contact A Family for ME toll free at 1-877-505-0545 or visit www.AFamilyForMe.org and see the Heart Gallery of photographs of some of the many children awaiting a “forever family.”