Josh

Josh is an inquisitive young man that enjoys activities that require him to think, such as playing chess or reading science fiction novels. He also enjoys drawing, writing, and cooking. Josh is very likeable and can be very sweet and respectful. He has a strong desire to achieve positive goals for himself and has a lot of insight into what he will need to be successful.

Although Josh has an IEP at school, don’t be fooled! He is an incredibly intelligent young man who is beginning to work through a very painful past. Josh takes medication to help him manage his emotions and behaviors and will tell you himself that he likes to be in a structured environment with clear expectations and boundaries. He currently attends counseling and will need to continue in an adoptive placement. Josh has a positive and healthy relationship with his paternal grandparents who adopted his father. His grandparents are very supportive of Josh having an adoptive family and want to see him have a good life.

Josh is a pleasant, sociable teen that would love to be part of a forever family. He desires a family that is loving, consistent, understanding, straightforward, and has a good sense of humor. Josh prefers a family with a mom. Josh is in the permanent custody of Athens County Children Services and is legally available for adoption. Subsidies are available.

Agency: Athens County Children Services
Contact: Andrea Glass
Phone: 740-592-3061