Gabriel – or Gabe as his friends call him – is an energetic, warm teenager with a great sense of humor! He loves cracking jokes and putting a smile on others’ faces.

Gabe has a great imagination and creative streak that he likes to use in all aspects of his life. Whether it’s building with LEGOs, working on cars, or playing a game, he tries to find new ways to solve a problem or put things together.

Gabe is very social and loves to spend his time with others, so many of his favorite things to do involve group activities. He likes to play with Pokémon cards, the videogame Minecraft, and eat his favorite food – burgers.

Gabe hopes to use his hands when he grows up and dreams of either becoming a mechanic or working on a farm. He loves his science class and could see himself integrating that into a future career.

Gabe hopes to find a loving family that provides structure and guidance. He places a high value on close relationships and is eager to find a family that will bond with him and do things together as a family.

For more information on children in foster care eligible for adoption, call Aid to Adoption of Special Kids at 602.930.4900, or visit www.aask-az.org.

Editor's note: Ms. Gaieck is a copywriter at AASK - Aid to Adoption of Special Kids. She will be submitting articles regularly to the Daily Independent at YourValley.net in hopes to find children forever families.