Harry - Adoption Council of Ontario

HARRY’S PROFILE

Age: Seven | Ethnicity/Race: Cambodian/White/Mixed Race | Religion: Buddhist/Christian | Gender: Male

Meet Harry! This lively seven-year-old loves all things superheroes and sports. He can often be found outdoors, playing hockey or swimming. When inside, he likes to watch the Edmonton Oilers play on TV, or maybe relax with a bit of SpongeBob SquarePants. He loves to draw and do puzzles, and will often add a heart above someone’s name if it’s someone he cares about.

A QUOTE ABOUT HARRY…

“Today you are you, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is you-er than you.”

– Dr. Seuss

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Personality	Academics
Harry loves to feel included and enjoys spending time with the important people in his life. He likes to help others and spend his free time playing. Harry is very perceptive and aware of everything that is happening around him. He can be brave and advocate for what he needs, and is described as imaginative, playful, and creative.	Harry LOVES school – he never wants to miss a day! Harry is part of a special, small class that is better suited to his needs. He has been working towards integrating into a mainstream classroom, and has already transitioned to a typical English and Match class. Harry is working hard on catching up on his learning, and benefits from a flexible and patient instructor.
Openness	Special Considerations
Harry has a meaningful relationship with his Aunt and Uncle, and with his mother and father. It is really important to Harry that he continues to have these connections, and that he knows that he can talk about and process his ‘story’ with the important people in his life when he needs to.	Harry does best in a structured and predictable environment. Transitions can be difficult for him, particularly if they are transitions from a fun activity to something less fun. Harry’s caregivers support him in this by giving him lots of warnings, clear expectations, and flexibility.
Matching Considerations	Questions?
Harry is looking for a two-parent family and has requested a Mom and a Dad. He would like to be the only child in the home, as he thrives on one-to-one attention. Harry would do best in a soft-spoken home, with parents who understand how his early life experiences continue to impact his world today. The right family would be patient, curious, and understanding of how different brains work.	If you’d like to learn more about Harry, please contact [email protected] to be connected with a Clinical Coordinator. If you are new to the adoption process, contact Centralized Adoption Intake Services. What did you think of this profile? Give us your feedback, complete this short survey.