Meet Harrison!

A 12-year-old boy with a ton of interests. He is a fan of both watching and playing basketball and football (the Memphis Grizzlies and KC Chiefs are his teams!). He likes watching action movies, playing video games and building Legos. He also loves music! He’s a HUGE fan of rap and hip-hop and he listens to it whenever he can. Harrison also likes to talk “shop” about both shoes and cars! He’s a wiz when it comes to the stats of different makes & models of sneakers and cars; he especially loves Yeezys and Corvettes. Because of his love for cars, he thinks he wants to be a mechanic when he grows up.

Harrison just wrapped up his 7th grade year. His favorite subject is math and he’s proud to be working on math skills a year ahead of grade level! He earned a handful of awards at the year-end assembly including one for PERFECT attendance, another for displaying great character and a 3rd for his amazing cooking skills! His favorite thing to cook is spaghetti with red sauce and he hopes his forever family will let him cook for them. Pasta is also his favorite food to eat and he loves to “research” new recipes at the Olive Garden. 

Like most kids his age, Harrison loves spending time with his friends and “being goofy” with them. He’s described by his teachers as a great, loyal friend and he really values his friendships. He is known to advocate for others, especially those who can’t speak up for themselves. Not surprisingly, Harrison LOVES animals, especially dogs. He hopes to have a dog of his own some day (or maybe a monkey?! The jury is still out on which one!) 

Harrison hopes his forever family has pets and likes to travel, as he’s got lots of places on his bucket list! He’d be happy if there were older or younger siblings in the family, too. He looks forward to getting to know them and talking through issues as they arise. He is a great kid who will soar when given the love and stability of a forever family.

Status: Ready for Adoption

Case #:402601IL0025

Gender: Male

State: Illinois

Last Updated: 06/27/2025

About the Heart Gallery of Illinois at Let It Be Us

The Heart Gallery of Illinois, managed by Let It Be Us, is a vital resource for those exploring adoption in Illinois and looking to make a difference in a child’s life. Whether you’re interested in foster to adopt in Illinois, seeking guidance on how to adopt a child in Illinois, or simply beginning your journey through Illinois foster care adoption, the Heart Gallery of Illinois showcases real stories and real children in need of permanent, loving homes. Our mission is to increase visibility for waiting children and to support families pursuing Illinois adoption every step of the way. If you’re ready to take the next step towards Illinois adoption or Illinois foster to adopt, Let It Be Us is here to help guide and support your journey.