Avanna from Pennsylvania

Avanna is kind, loving, and friendly. She is always looking to try new things, explore new opportunities, and always tries her hardest, even when faced with challenges. She enjoys swimming, hanging out with friends, and playing on her phone. Avanna is adventurous and spunky. Avanna is a huge "Ginny & Georgia" fan and loves to relax by watching the show. When asked what her favorite personality trait about herself is, Avanna noted her sense of humor. She shared that making jokes is the way she handles stressful or upsetting situations. Regardless of the circumstances, Avanna's personality lights up a room as soon as she enters. She is silly, creative, and outspoken. Never afraid to speak her mind, Avanna is a great advocate for herself. She is open to asking for help, listening to constructive criticism, and accepting any suggestions to continue improving her life. Avanna is looking forward to beginning the next chapter in her education. She is excited to pursue a career as a Veterinarian Technician and hopes to continue sharing her love for animals with others. She is connected with her siblings and would like to identify a family that will maintain these connections following permanency. Due to Avanna's age, termination of parental rights is not required for adoption to occur. For more information, a family can call the SWAN Helpline at 1-800-585-SWAN or have the family worker contact her recruiters, Heather Beistline, via telephone or email Beistlineh@diakon.org or Morgan Kready at mkready@families4kids.org.