Aj from Pennsylvania

AJ is a happy and positive young man. He is often smiling, which makes others around him smile! He's a jokester and enjoys being funny; he has a dry sense of humor. AJ says he's "an acquired taste." AJ is a creative person and enjoys expressing himself through art. He likes all things crafty and artsy. His ideal project would be "decorating a room or upgrading any living space." AJ also enjoys spending time relaxing, watching TV, or playing video games by himself or with others. He is a family-oriented person and believes it's important to stay in contact with people you care about. AJ is smart and motivated. He will be graduating from high school early! AJ describes himself as an independent person; his goal is to become self-sufficient and educated. He hopes to express his creativity with a future job related to art. AJ also hopes to have a pet one day; ideally, a ferret! He loves all animals and pets. Parental rights have not been terminated for AJ. For more information, a family can call the SWAN Helpline at 1-800-585-SWAN or have the family worker contact the recruiter, Dinorah Jerez, via telephone or email djerez@valleyyouthhouse.org.