Geoffrey is six years old.  He is part black with fine features, dark brown eyes, brown hair and a light complexion.  Geoffrey is an affectionate child but at the moment is insecure and tense.

 

Geoffrey’s health is generally good although he is prone to upper respiratory infections.  Geoffrey is small boned and thin although his diet is now improving. 

 

Geoffrey is slightly behind in development but is making significant gains.  He is now in Grade 1, well-liked by his teacher and other students.

 

Because of many events in his short life, Geoffrey is timid and introspective.  He needs parents who are able to give an abundance of love and acceptance to him and who are prepared to wait some time for a response.  Geoffrey is a Roman Catholic, of Jamaican and Anglo-Saxon background.