Andarius is a handsome, smart, very energetic and fun-to-be-around young man. He has great manners and gets along well with peers his age.

He loves playing video games, watching TV and playing outside. He also likes anything athletic and plays as many sports as he can.

"Andarius is such a lovable child," his counselor says. "It's basically impossible not to fall in love with him. He is so curious, loves to learn and is just great to be around."

Andarius needs time to get comfortable around new people but develops strong feelings for family and friends. He does well at school when he receives encouragement and help and is an all-around smart child. He needs a family who will provide him with unconditional love and who will help him make good decisions. Andarrius will thrive in a structured environment, and his family must be able to enforce rules and consequences consistently.

If you have room in your heart and home for Andarius, please call or e-mail Melinda Wilbanks, Youth Villages adoption counselor, at (901) 252-7697 or at melinda.wilbanks@youthvillages.org.