Edward likes adventure, cracking jokes, movies, music and thinks reptiles are cool.
AUSTIN, Texas — Every week on KVUE Daybreak, we feature children in the Texas foster care system with the hope of helping them find a permanent place to call home. Edward, a funny and fearless 13-year-old boy is ready to put the Texas foster care behind him and reach new heights with a forever family.
KVUE’s Hannah Rucker recently met up with Edward at iFLY Indoor Skydiving in North Austin to test his limits in the wind tunnel.
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“No! You know what we look like? Project Hail Mary,” Edward joked before entering the chamber. “That’s accurate! Let’s do that. One, two, three…”
Most people take a second to find their footing inside the roaring wind tunnel. Not Edward. At just 13 years old, he dives into new challenges headfirst.
“It’s not like it’s going to snap—I mean it could, but…” Edward said.
When asked if he felt any fear, he shook it off.
“No, because there’s a person in there helping you and can save you if something happens,” he explained.
Edward is a rising eighth grader currently navigating the Texas foster care system. He stands out immediately for his bright personality and sharp sense of humor.
“I don’t know, I just like talking a lot,” Edward grinned when asked about his wit.
His talkative nature was on full display with his flight instructor during a playful debate about aging.
“I was like oh no, I don’t want to be old…” Edward said.
“Over 41 is old?!” the instructor replied.
“Well… not old old,” Edward teased.
While he currently calls Central Texas home, Edward dreams of flying out of the state with a permanent family. He wants to see the waves of California and look up at the skyscrapers of New York City.
“I love Texas and all but, I’ve seen everything there is to see in Texas. I have!” Edward said.
Outside of indoor skydiving, Edward loves to bake, thinks reptiles are incredibly cool, and listens to his favorite singer, Benson Boone.
Behind his adventurous spirit and quick jokes is a teenager looking for a secure foundation. When asked how he wants a forever family to support him in his day-to-day life, Edward shared a heartfelt answer.
“Probably support who I am, internally, personality, and just be there for me,” Edward said. “So yeah.”
Edward needs a family that will embrace his unique personality, encourage his dreams, and stand by his side as he grows.