Personality: Josh is a gentle boy who interacts well with others. He can be easily comforted and redirected and does not typically fixate on specific things. He can follow expectations well when they are explained to him in advance. When meeting strangers, he observes them first before initiating interaction. He enjoys cars and reading storybooks! He enjoys going to the library and listening to music. He likes to move along to the rhythm and sing into his toy microphone. His favorite animal is the dolphin!

Medical: Josh has developmental delays and a birth parent history of mental health needs. He is currently receiving speech and occupational therapy.

Please keep in mind that several families may be reviewing this child’s file at one time. At any given time, a child’s file can go on hold or this file could be taken back by  Cathwel. There also may be other families with other agencies who submit a request to match and are presented at the matching meeting.

Please contact your Lifeline social worker or Emily Hatcher at emily.hatcher@lifelinechild.org for more information.