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May 31, 2012
Honor Roll Student Enjoys Listening to All Types of Music

Latarice loves playing basketball, football and skateboarding.
Twelve-year-old Latarice is an outdoorsy kind of fellow that prefers keeping active over being bored any day. His outdoor schedule might involve playing basketball, football and skateboarding. Sometimes he does one activity at a time while other times he might engage in all three before he retreats. Latarice has no trouble making friends, and enjoys hanging out with them on occasion. However, when it comes to playing video games, Latarice can fly solo until he has mastered the craft.

Latarice does sit still in front of the television sometimes, but mostly to watch WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment)! Latarice appears to enter the ring with his favorite wrestlers during Monday Night "Smack Down." He has plans to become a wrestler when he grows up. Latarice says he likes most food as long as it is seasoned well and tastes good. However, unlike most pre-teens, Latarice does not like pasta! He also said that he didn't like salad or chitterlings. His favorite food is cooked cabbage.

Latarice is not picky when it comes to music, as he enjoys listening to all types. You would think that all these activities would distract Latarice's focus on school, but to the contrary. He maintains good grades and behavior! Latarice manages to sustain an A/B average and is on the honor roll at school.

When asked about adoption, Latarice openly agrees that a permanent family is what he desires. He also wants a family that will support him in pursuing his dreams, and a family that will help him to play an organized sport such as football or basketball. Latarice has a bright future that is sure to make the family that chooses him very proud!

For additional information about Latarice, or other children in need of adoption, call the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services at 1 (800) 259-3428.  If you are interested in providing a safe and stable home for a child who needs one, please call today or visit www.dcfs.louisiana.gov.