Christopher from Pennsylvania

Christopher is an expressive and resilient teen who possesses a wide variety of personal interests and a gentle, caring side. He is a capable student who thrives when provided with positive encouragement, clear guidance, and structured consistency, demonstrating determination and pride as he works toward his academic and personal goals. Christopher is a thoughtful communicator who opens up and shares his thoughts freely as trust and rapport develop with supportive adult role models. Christopher is also energetic with a natural ability to connect through shared interests and a remarkably gentle quality in his care for animals, showing a history of immense dedication to pet lizards, turtles, and fish. Christopher enjoys staying active and has a special love for physical fitness, boxing, playing video games, and listening to rap and Spanish music. Christopher's curiosity, determination, and desire for a successful future are some of his greatest strengths. He is a teenager who thrives through connection, consistency, and encouragement, and he is seeking a loving adoptive family--preferably with at least one sibling close to his age--who will provide a strong sense of belonging, celebrate his interests, and guide him as he transitions into adulthood. Parental rights have been terminated for Christopher. For more information, a family can call the SWAN Helpline at 1-800-585-SWAN or have the family worker contact the recruiter, Lauren Gimbor, via telephone or email lauren.gimbor@net-centers.org.