Nathan from Pennsylvania

Nathan is a happy, goofy, and loving young man. He loves spending time with his peers, and shows he cares with a big smile or hug. He is super creative and loves art and music! He also loves being outdoors, jumping on the trampoline, playing basketball, and eating salty snacks such as chips, popcorn, and, of course, his favorite food, French fries. Nathan uses a communication device or sign language to communicate. He can effectively communicate his wants and needs. He is very patient with people who are learning to communicate with him. You will also get to know the humming noise he makes to calm down. Nathan's caregivers describe him as "kind, caring, happy, and content." He will happily spend time looking at a book or watching his favorite show, "Caillou." He recently went on a trip to the beach and had a blast! He loved the water and listening to the waves. Parental rights have been terminated for Nathan. For more information, a family can call the SWAN Helpline at 1-800-585-SWAN or have the family worker contact the recruiter, Amy Strine, via telephone or email strinea@diakon.org, or Marian Kolcun, via telephone or email kolcunm@diakon.org.