Skyler: 30 Days of Hope

13-year-old enjoys riding his bicycle, playing video games, fishing

ROANOKE, Va. – Meet Skyler! Skyler is a very active young man who enjoys riding his bicycle, playing video games, fishing and playing outdoors. He loves dogs. Skyler is eager to please and it shows in his willingness to assist with household chores.

At first glance, the 13-year old appears to be quiet and reserved, however once he gets to know you he will open up and is extremely funny. He works hard in school and gets along with his teachers and peers. Skyler does best when he is kept busy and has structure.

It is important to Skyler to have a close relationship with his caretakers.

If you are interested in adoption, contact Connecting Hearts at 804-308-5946, mbolton@connectingheartsva.org or online by clicking here.

There are more than 800 children who are ready for foster to adoption in Virginia. They are ready to find a permanent and loving forever family. 10 News is profiling one child who needs a home every day at 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. in 30 Days of Hope. Connecting Hearts- A Deborah J Johnston Charity  celebrates National Adoption Month to bring awareness to 30 kids or siblings who are available for forever homes, but also to shed light on hundreds of other children who may not be seen. The children are all ages and races and were put into foster care due to no fault of their own. To learn more about becoming a foster to adoption parent click here.


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