Olivia from Pennsylvania

Olivia is an active and fun teenager with many strengths. She likes to stay busy, try new things, and take part in activities she enjoys. She is open to trying most activities, except camping and fishing. Basketball is one of her favorite things. She enjoys watching games and playing sports. Olivia is also very creative. She likes to doodle, draw, color, and decorate her belongings. These activities show her imagination and personal style. She also enjoys Disney movies, especially "Moana I and II" and "Lilo and Stitch I and II." Olivia knows what she likes when it comes to food. She describes herself as somewhat of a picky eater. She shared that it is not always about the food itself, but that she does not like to eat food made by everyone. She enjoys foods with a lot of flavor. Her favorite foods include Hispanic and Dominican foods, fried chicken, empanadas, and chili. She does not care for ground beef. Olivia enjoys school and has made great progress over the last year. She has worked hard to improve her behavior and focus on her schoolwork. Her hard work was noticed when she earned a Principal's Award for Most Improved Student. Olivia is still thinking about what she wants to do in the future. She knows she wants to help children. She is not sure yet if she wants to go to school after high school. Olivia may not always find it easy to talk about her feelings, but she is good at writing them down. She is bright, thoughtful, and able to share what is important to her. Olivia wants to be part of a family where she feels accepted and loved. She is excited to make special memories with her forever family. Olivia identifies as Christian and would like a family in Pennsylvania that respects her faith. Her family does not have to be religious, but it is important to her that they support her beliefs. Olivia would prefer a family with a single mother or two mothers, but all family types will be considered. She would enjoy having younger siblings and would prefer to share a bedroom. Olivia loves family pets. If she could choose any pet, she would pick a sugar glider or a monkey. Cats are not her favorite, but she would be happy to have a dog of any size. Most of all, Olivia wants a family that is kind, caring, and supportive. Parental rights have not been terminated for Olivia. For more information, a family can call the SWAN Helpline at 1-800-585-SWAN or have the family worker contact the recruiter, Jocelyn Weil, via telephone or email jweil@justiceworksyouthcare.com.