Dakoda, or Koda as he prefers, is an amazingly resilient teen who has overcome numerous challenges in his young life and describes himself as calm, confident, and someone who loves to encourage and help others when they’re struggling. This active guy’s favorite thing to do is to spend as much time as possible outdoors! Koda really enjoys riding bikes, skateboarding, swimming, and hiking. When he’s not outside getting his energy out, Koda loves to read fantasy novels; play video games; draw and watch anime. If you’re hanging out with Koda and looking for a place to grab lunch or a treat, you can’t go wrong with his favorites- root beer floats and BBQ Chicken pizza!
Koda is a driven young man with some big goals and a track record showing that he will do the work involved to meet those goals! He has already served in the Civil Air Patrol and is preparing himself for a career in the military after high School. Koda hopes to secure his pilot’s license and then serve in the Air National Guard. Along with having the military career he dreams of; Koda would also like to someday own a horse ranch where he can care for horses and eventually even teach his children and grandchildren to ride! Animals in general are an important part of Koda’s life, he loves spending time with them and finds that they help keep him feeling calm and centered.
Koda and his team are open to hearing from any family who feels they may be a good match for him. He hopes to have a brother or sister and aside from that, just wants to be a part of a loving and happy family. A family with a strong understanding of trauma and of meeting the needs of kids who come from hard places would be a perfect fit for Koda. Parents who possess patience, a calm demeanor, and the ability to model for him and help him to use the coping skills he’s mastering would be a great match! Ideally, Koda’s new family will reside in Idaho, or neighboring states, and will support him in maintaining connections with some of his biological family members and other important people in his life who live in the area. If you feel you can provide Koda with the lifetime commitment he longs for and the support he needs to get a great, positive start on young adulthood so that he can make all of his dreams come true, we hope to hear from you today!