Aj from Pennsylvania

AJ is a thoughtful and engaging teenager who enjoys expressing himself through freestyle rap and has a strong interest in fashion. He describes himself as "funny" and "easygoing." AJ also considers himself a sneaker enthusiast, as he enjoys collecting and talking about sneakers. AJ has a strong interest in Hispanic culture and would like to learn Spanish. He enjoys lots of different foods and simple comforts. One of his favorite meals is Chinese food, specifically sesame chicken with shrimp fried rice and an egg roll. Overall, AJ is a personable, insightful, and motivated teenager who is seeking a sense of stability, belonging, and permanency with a family who will support him and help him grow. Parental rights have not been terminated for AJ; however, once a permanent resource is identified, the county will enact final steps to terminate parental rights. For more information, a family can call the SWAN Helpline at 1-800-585-SWAN or have the family worker contact the recruiter, Ella Warburton, via telephone or email ellawarburton@bethany.org.