Today we live in a world full of choices with the freedom to choose everything from your lunch to your hair color. Years ago, there were no choices when it came to adopting a child; the child adoption agency would complete a closed adoption.
When Alec started our program at CHI, he would sit in a corner and seldom talk. He was extremely shy and insecure. The turning point came months later when he decided to participate in the annual talent show and performed in front of everyone.