Every month, MTN News features a child in Montana who is waiting to find their forever family in the “A Waiting Child” program.
This month we go to Billings to meet 16-year-old Tyler who loves archery and spending time with his friends.
"One of my love languages is quality time and words of affirmation and gift giving. Those are what I love the most. But most of all, quality time with like family and friends," Tyler said.
Mr Tyler, he is very charismatic, very social, makes friends very easily, very tech savvy...does love his sports and he loves definitely to be, be active and social. He cares about people too much, more so than himself so we are gonna work on that," said Dawn Bushard with Montana Child Protective Services.
Tyler is hoping to find a family who can help prepare him to be an adult.
"Having a great healthy relationship with boundaries would help me throughout the life of what I want," Tyler stated. "So having a family that will help me transition into adulthood, that will be there for me when I am down. I want it to be like a mom or dad or both — or maybe an old couple, who knows, who need help around the house and who just want to have somebody to love.
Contact the Montana Department of Public Health & Human Services (DPHHS) at 1-866-9-FOSTER for more information about adoption and/or fostering.
Children who are available for adoption through the Child & Family Services (CFS) Division of the DPHHS have been removed from their own families because of abuse, neglect, or other family problems that make it unsafe for them to remain at home. The rights of their parents have been terminated making the children available for adoption.
Who May Adopt? Either married couples or single adults who have an approved pre-placement evaluation or adoptive home study may adopt in the State of Montana.
How do I get a home study? If you live in Montana, you may begin the process by contacting your CFS office. If you live outside of Montana, contact your state or local office that provides these services.
What about training? Montana Child and Family Services requires and provides special training to all of our foster and adoptive parents. The training is offered at various times and places around the State of Montana.
Click here to learn more about child adoption in Montana.
