Massachusetts Adoption Resource Exchange 2928 Jarrid's Page

Jarrid
Registration # 2928
D.O.B 01/96

HI! My name is Jarrid.
“I’m a people person.”

Let me tell you more about myself…
I really like to help out.

And here’s what others say…
Jarrid is a talkative, friendly and outgoing boy who is ready to join a permanent family. He currently lives in a small group home where the staff say he is responsible and the “best liked” child there. Jarrid loves being around people and usually tries to be helpful. He is quite generous and eager to please. Eleven years old, Jarrid has many interests including a love for the outdoors, going camping and fishing. He is a Boy Scout and a member of the YMCA where he likes to swim. Jarrid especially enjoys trying his hand at fixing things, and with assistance, he’s good at it. He does well at school with the available supports that he uses to address the challenges due to mild mental retardation. Though he functions at about a first grade level, his comprehension is much higher. With the help of therapy, Jarrid is learning stronger coping skills for dealing with frustration and is learning to express his feelings. Legally free for adoption, Jarrid’s social worker is seeking a two-parent family with or without other children who will help Jarrid remain connected to his siblings. The staff at Jarrid’s current placement will help with his transition to a new family. In Jarrid’s wish list, he wants a family that is fair and “uses nice words around children; speaks English clearly; has some place where I can lock up my special things; has some place where my tools can be kept away from little kids; helps me to feel safe and gives me the chance to help around the house and fix things.” Jarrid is a loving, caring boy who would just blossom in a family of his own.”

If I could have my own special wish…
I’d have a family of my very own.

You can help bring me closer to finding "a place to call HOME" by filling out the MARE Information Request Form. They will be glad to help you get more information about me.