LaBron is a resilient 10-year-old Wisconsin boy in need of a foster home where he can feel safe, supported, and seen by his foster parents. His story isn’t easy—he’s experienced neglect, physical abuse, and has witnessed family violence—but despite it all, LaBron continues to show his vibrant personality and caring heart. Being a foster parent to a child like LaBron can be challenging, but it comes with great rewards!
LaBron is the kind of child who lights up when trying new things. He especially loves tasting new foods; his favorite candy is orange Skittles. He enjoys playing outdoors, basketball, and watching his favorite TV shows. One of the ways LaBron shows his thoughtful nature is in how he plays and interacts with family pets. He is gentle, nurturing, and a helpful caretaker. A foster family with pets may be a perfect match for LaBron.
He had never had his own bedroom before and always shared a space with his mom, so he takes great pride in his tidy bedroom and bed. LaBron enjoys keeping his personal space neat and organized and takes excellent care of his belongings. These small routines help him feel grounded and in control—something that hasn't always been the case in his early years.
Because of his early experiences and diagnoses—Phonological Disorder, ADHD, and trauma-related stress disorder—LaBron needs a foster home that can offer structure, patience, and a lot of one-on-one time. He attends school with a 504 plan and is below grade level in most areas, particularly reading. When feeling overwhelmed, he visits the counselor’s office and wraps up in a weighted blanket to help self-regulate.
LaBron is sensitive to loud noises and can become overstimulated, so he must have space to calm down when needed. His ideal home would be quiet, predictable, and nurturing, with caregivers who understand trauma and can set firm but gentle boundaries.
He has weekly Zoom visits with his biological mom, who is incarcerated, and will need continued support for that relationship. He also needs ongoing therapy and medication management.
The referring county is searching for a pre-adoptive foster home—a family ready to commit to helping LaBron heal and grow, with the potential for a permanent placement. However, the goal remains reunification at this time, but that goal can change at any time.
LaBron would thrive in a home where:
He receives individual attention and patience
A foster parent can be present before and after school and during school breaks
There is structure, consistency, and clear expectations
He can continue therapy and medication support
There’s room for quiet, calm spaces when he needs to decompress
Pets are welcome—he gets along well with animals!
Fostering a child like LaBron means showing up with empathy, flexibility, and a willingness to parent using the trauma-informed skills learned in foster parent training. It means seeing beyond behaviors to the boy inside who wants to feel safe, valued, and part of a family. The goal remains reunification. However, the referring county would prefer to place LaBron in a pre-adopt home if he does not reunite with his mother.
You can learn more about how to become a foster parent with CCR and contact us when you're ready to take the first step.
*LaBron was matched with a CCR family. All names in our Meet the Kids blogs have been changed to protect the identity of the kids in care.
