If Nadir had three wishes they would be to be a professional basketball player, to be a professional boxer and to have a nice life by finding a forever family. The 13-year-old describes himself as “helpful, talkative, nice and fun.” He likes to laugh and make jokes. He also enjoys boxing and playing basketball and dancing.

Enrolled in the seventh grade, he is an excellent student and a good athlete. His favorite subjects are math, gym, reading and social sciences. Nadir says that education is very important to him and he makes sure to be on time for school each day.

Nadir also likes to write poems, one of which is called “The Things I Don’t Have.”

“The things I don’t have is a mom and a dad

That is why I sometimes stress and why I’m sad.

People say be thankful for what you’ve got,

But when they say that, all you see is tears and snot.

I wish I had people who could hold me tight

All through the day and all through the night.

In his foster placement, Nadir keeps his room clean and helps with the chores. He would like to get better at communicating his feelings and concerns to his caretaker. Nadir has experienced many separations and losses in his life and would thrive in patient, loving “forever” family that would provide him with a structured environment and help him reach his considerable potential.

Please contact the National Adoption Center, 1500 Walnut Street, Suite 701, Philadelphia, PA 19102 if you would like more information about adopting children out of the foster care system. Call today for a free packet of information, 215-735-9988 or visit the website at www.adopt.org.