Lester likes math - and swimming

Posted: November 04, 2002

Lester, 9, is active and in good health. He rides a bike, swims at an indoor pool, and likes practicing his strokes in the ocean.

He plays soccer at a local park, climbs the gym bars and goes on swings and slides. He also likes playing catch, going to church, and challenging others in a game of Scrabble or checkers. He is learning to play the flute.

Though there is neglect and abuse in his background, Lester is a happy and well-adjusted boy. When a child in his foster home is feeling low, Lester will say, "Let's go draw" or offer to play catch.

Lester's favorite subject in school is math. He is working on a third-grade level in special-education classes. He enjoys using crayons and colored pencils to create pictures of the sun, the moon and flowers.

A one- or two-parent family, with or without children, is being sought for Lester. He is eligible for financial subsidy.

This child and others are available for adoption by approved applicants. The process usually takes two to 12 months. For more information, contact the National Adoption Center, 1500 Walnut St., Suite 701, Philadelphia 19102; call 215-735-9988 or visit the Web site at www.adopt.org.

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