Meet Marnez

Meet Marnez!

Marnez, who also goes by MJ, is a teenager with a gentle nature and a bright smile. People who spend time with him describe him as a happy young person who enjoys laughing and being around others. When he feels comfortable, he engages with the people around him and shows excitement through smiles and laughter.

Movement and sensory activities are an important part of Marnez’s daily life. He enjoys running, swimming, and going for walks, and he takes advantage of opportunities to be active. Marnez is fascinated by swings and balloons, and he also enjoys sensory-friendly activities such as using fidgets or sitting in a spinning chair. At quieter times, he likes rocking in a rocking chair, swinging his blankets, or playing with musical toys. Music is another favorite pastime, and he especially enjoys listening to songs by Michael Jackson. Marnez also shows enthusiasm around food and snacks. Sour Patch Kids are a favorite treat, and he reacts with visible excitement when he receives them.

Daily routines include opportunities to practice practical skills. Marnez benefits from patient adults that help him master household and living skills from pushing in his own chair after dinner to helping with tasks around the house. Each new skills gives Marnez a sense of accomplishment, pride, and independence.

Marnez maintains connections with important people in his life, including ongoing relationships with his birth relatives. These relationships remain an important part of his story and should continue to be supported.

Marnez would do best in a two-parent home with patient, experienced caregivers. He would likely thrive as the only child or the youngest child in the household in order to get the attention he needs. With attentive adults who understand his needs and celebrate his progress, Marnez can continue building skills while enjoying the activities and routines that bring him comfort and happiness.

Placement fees are waived since this is an adoption from foster care.

In order to be considered for Marnez, you must have a domestic, foster-to-adopt or private home study that is signed and updated and you are immediately available to adopt. 

If you are interested in Marnez and you are on the NDSAN registry, please email us, and we will send your home study and family profile to his worker.

If you are interested in Marnez and you are not on the NDSAN registry, you can make an inquiry on his page here. 

Please know that Marnez may be placed by the time your home study is completed, and getting a home study will not guarantee his placement with your family. If you are new to the adoption process and would like to learn more about adoption, please start with our webinar here.