Sophia from Pennsylvania

Sophia is a quiet and reserved teen. While she would not describe herself as a traditional girly-girl, her favorite color is different shades of purple, and she loves having her hair done in different styles. Learning to complete and maintain different hairstyles has become important to her so that, as she grows older, she will have the skills to complete them on her own. Sophia is a wonderful student in school, and her favorite subject is art because it allows her to be creative using different mediums. She is also interested in studying art or cosmetology after she graduates from high school. When she is not at school or practicing her art skills, she enjoys being outside shooting hoops, rock climbing, and even zip lining! Her favorite sports are tennis, soccer, basketball, and volleyball. Sophia does not wish to be on a team, but she enjoys playing each one for fun. Due to Sophia'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 the recruiter, Samantha Frederick, via telephone or email at sfrederick@valleyyouthhouse.org.