Nick, born in 1996, is a charming young man with a lot of strengths. He is passionate about his love for cars and trucks. Nick is an amazing artist and is very creative. He has a wonderful sense of humor and is absolutely adorable. He has a great personality and is comfortable in new situations. He is very animated when he talks and would be great in a drama or acting class.

Nick is an active child who has many interests. He likes to swim, play at the park, play with his toy cars and trucks and go to the waterslides. His favorite car is a “blue Lincoln.” He would like to be able to drive one someday. When riding in a car, Nick is quick to tell the driver what types of cars are passing by, and his personal opinion of each of them.

Nick says he likes school “so-so.” He says his favorite subjects are gym and science. He said he was learning about plants in science class last year. In gym, Nick says he likes everything they do.

Nick is very anxious to have a forever family. It would be great for Nick to be in a home with animals; however, he would need guidance on proper ways to interact with them. It would also be best for Nick to either be the youngest child or only child in his forever family. The best family for Nick would be one where he is given lots of attention, affection and positive discipline. He will need a patient and loving family to accept him and give him guidance and structure.

Nick has two biological siblings who are in separate homes. Although their contact is somewhat irregular, it would be important to Nick to maintain that connection. Nick likes the time he spends with his sisters and says he wishes he could see them more often.

Nick is among more than 100 children in the care of the state Department of Health and Human Services 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 children available for adoption, contact A Family for ME toll free at 877-505-0545 or visit www.AFamilyForMe.org and see the gallery of photographs of some of the many children awaiting a “forever family.”