With a twinkle in his eye and a mischievous grin on his face, you might be wondering what Matthew has up his sleeve. Chances are this talkative and friendly youth is thinking of a good story or joke to share to make someone smile! Matthew\'s inquisitive mind inspires him to ask questions about a variety of subjects and motivates him to share the knowledge he gains with others. Matthew loves being outdoors and surrounding himself with living things. He is especially fond of animals and has enjoyed being around cats and dogs in his foster home. He likes to play sports and video games and has also enjoyed riding on motorcycles with his foster parents.

Matthew is very spontaneous and often tests limits or acts without considering consequences. He could benefit from guidance in developing successful social skills with peers. Matthew is intelligent and capable of academic success; however, he can sometimes be disruptive and tends to do better in a smaller classroom environment where he can receive individual attention.

Matthew says that he wants \"a family that will do things with me.\" He needs an active and energetic family who can make a firm commitment. A highly structured environment with clear guidelines and consistent supervision would be best. Matthew should also be the youngest child in the home.