Ryan from Pennsylvania

Ryan is a thoughtful and creative teen who enjoys expressing himself through art and music. Since early childhood, he has had a strong interest in drawing and often creates his own characters, bringing them to life on paper. You'll often find him playing the piano as well to express his creative side. Ryan is naturally curious and enjoys learning new things. He has developed a particular interest in 18th and 19th century history and likes spending time reading and discovering interesting historical facts. He would love to see the world and dreams of visiting several countries in the future, including Denmark, Britain, France, Austria, and Poland. Ryan loves home-cooked meals, and his current favorites are lasagna and mac and cheese. Other favorites are stromboli and spaghetti, and he also likes to make simple snacks for himself after school or when he's hungry. His favorite colors are red and purple. He loves Rock and Roll and strongly desires to rock out with a family. Ryan is warm, friendly, funny, and enjoys making others smile and spending time with people important to him. He appreciates supportive relationships and enjoys sharing meals and conversations with others. He has important relationships with family members in the southeastern region of PA, and it's important to him that these relationships continue. Parental rights have not been terminated for Ryan. For more information, a family can call the SWAN Helpline at 1-800-585-SWAN, or have the family worker contact the recruiter, Janaeyah Reid, via telephone or email at jreid@gemmaservices.org.