Marchellos, 19 years old, VA | NEEDED BY 10/29

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Marchellos is a very smart and funny young man who loves to play basketball and has a passion for math. He was placed in foster care without his two younger siblings, which has caused him some difficulties during his time in care. Marchellos struggled to understand why he could not be with his brothers. However, he has now finally settled down. Although he was behind in school, Marchellos has worked diligently to improve his grades over the past two semesters. He aspires to join the Air Force upon graduation and learn how to fly planes. Despite his placement in foster care, Marchellos is determined to achieve his goal of one day flying commercial aircraft.

Marchellos has been invited to the Homecoming dance at school, and he happily accepted. Having never attended a school dance or worn a suit before, he’s incredibly excited about the experience. This past summer brought some challenges for him, but since moving to his new home, he has truly turned a corner. He’s no longer getting into trouble at school and hasn’t been suspended this year, a significant change from last year when he faced weekly suspensions. Now that Marchellos has found his forever home, he’s looking forward to being adopted. Participating in the Homecoming dance will help him sharpen his social skills, such as communication, teamwork, and respect for others. It’s also a great opportunity for him to build friendships and forge positive connections.