Foster family opens up their home to a 12-year-old that nobody wants – soon, they realize who he really is

Growing up in a safe and loving home is far from a given for many children. Those who don’t often have just one wish, and that is to feel loved somewhere. It’s precisely this perspective that has led Kevin and Dominique Gill to welcome foster children into their home.

But when they welcomed a 10-year-old boy that no one else wanted, everything changed in their lives.

Up to a certain age, I didn’t even realize that not every child had the blessing of a mom and dad who thought the world of them.

Of course, there are millions of children the world over who don’t have the benefit of a warm and loving home. One 12-year-old boy named Andrew, from Nashville, Tennessee, knows all about that.

In 2018, Dominique and Kevin Gill made the decision to become foster parents to Andrew, who was ten years old.

Introvert and aggressive

Andrew had no contact with his biological parents, and throughout his upbringing, he had bounced between temporary homes arranged by social services. As per reports, he’s lived in foster care for about half his young life.

Not having a secure place or anything to call “home” had made the ten-year-old introverted, as he was unwilling to open up to anyone. Several people who met the boy got the impression that he was emotionally distant.

Social services described Andrew as “troublesome,” as he could easily become angry. Many saw this as a reason not to take on the boy, but Dominique and Kevin were determined to help him. They have always believed that security and love can mold children into good people.

Andrew temporarily moved in as a foster child with the couple in their villa in Nashville, Tennessee. There, he would stay until social services found a family willing to adopt him.

However, that proved easier said than done, as no one wanted Andrew, and foster care was just a temporary solution. Just like every other time.

”He didn’t want to talk”

Speaking to WBIR Channel 10, Kevin and Dominique revealed that Andrew withdrew and avoided social contact during the initial period. He just wanted to sit in his room and play computer games. He was often angry and prone to outbursts.

”During his first week with us, he sat in his room with the door closed, looking at old photos. He didn’t want to talk,” Andrew’s foster parents shared in their interview.

Weeks passed, and Dominique and Kevin, along with their biological children, struggled with Andrew, who didn’t bond with anyone.

But the compassionate couple persisted, never giving up on Andrew. Despite his anger, they consistently responded with love. Over time, Andrew began to realize and understand that he was truly loved.

The foster couple’s biological son initially felt no connection with Andrew at all, but just like his parents believe, he also thinks that everyone deserves a chance.