The Mbeki Family
Melbourne, Brevard County · Central Florida
Updated 52 days agoWe live near the water on a couple of acres with two dogs, a stubborn goat, and plenty of room to run. There is space here for siblings who need to stay together.
Openness
- Child ages
- 12 – 17
- Siblings
- Up to 1
- Placement radius
- Statewide
- Bedrooms available
- 1
Gender openness
Gender Expansive / Gender DiverseMale
Placement types
Foster-to-AdoptFoster CareRespite
Needs this family can support
Medical — general
No significant medical needsMedically fragile
Medical conditions
Cardiac conditionOther complex medical needsEpilepsy
Developmental
Neurodevelopmental needsDevelopmental delayLearning disabilitySensory processing needs
Physical / accessibility
Accessibility modifications neededLimited mobilityWheelchair use
Behavioral
Fire-setting historyAttachment-related concerns
Mental health
Grief and lossMedication managementSelf-harm historyOther mental-health needs
Household & experience
- Household
- Two-parent household
- Children in home
- 0
- Pets
- None
- Home type
- Townhome
Household attributes
Two-parent householdNo children currently in homeNo petsAccessible home
Languages
English
Experience
Previous adoption experienceKinship experienceExperience with developmental disabilities
Strengths
Flexible schedulesBilingual householdLarge sibling-friendly home
Considerations
We have dogs, so a child with a strong fear of animals may not be the right fit today.Our current work travel means a child needing round-the-clock supervision may need further discussion.We would want more information and training before supporting a child with significant sexualized behaviors.