Handsome 12-year-old Max was born with a low birth weight, but has no other special needs. He is all smiles, but a bit camera shy. He enjoys playing with the other children and he is described as a sweet and well-behaved boy. He does struggle a little academically.

Max is a mild-mannered and respectful kid who is waiting for a family in a province that makes the travel part of the process as easy and convenient as possible for an adoptive family.

Agency staff met Max in 2015 and he was also hosted in the US in the summer of 2016. Everyone adored him. Max did find a family, but sadly that family was not able to proceed (through no fault of his own). Now sweet Max is waiting yet again.

It is hard to understand why Max has waited all these years, especially when you look at the precious photos of him from a younger age when his file was first prepared.

Max has seen many friends leave to go with their forever families. He understands what adoption means and wants a family of his own. We know there has to be a family out there for Max!

New videos can be found here: Max 1 and Max 2. Password for both is Adoptmaa.

September 2017 Written Update:

1. Does he have foster siblings? How many and how old?
There is a 12 year old girl.

2. Does he get along with younger children? Older children?
He gets along well with older or younger kids.

3. What grade is he in? Does he go to regular school? How does he do in school?
He’s in sixth grade in XX elementary school of XX Town. He does well at school.

4. What is his personality like?
He’s extroverted, active, happy.

5. Who is he closest with?
His foster mother.

6. Has his leg healed? Is he able to walk and run again?
It is healed. He can walk and run again.

7. What does he enjoy to do?
He like sports, soccer.

8. Did he enjoy his time in the US?
Yes, he likes America.

There is a $5,000 Bright Futures agency grant for Max’s adoption with MAA. Other grants may be available based on the adoptive family’s circumstances. Agency grants are awarded as agency fee reductions. MAA also partners with the Brittany’s Hope Foundation for matching grants, which are given out twice a year and to families that are matched with a child.

If you are interested in reviewing Max’s file or in adopting Max, please fill out a free PAP Waiting Child Review Form here.