Alex from Pennsylvania

?Did you know that Goblin sharks have been around longer than dinosaurs and any other living shark? I know this because I have become very passionate about the ocean and marine life. Coral reefs are just fascinating and I get pretty worked up thinking of the coral reefs dying. One of my future goals is to become a marine biologist, help save the coral reefs, and bring them back! ?Hi, you can call me Alex. That is not my real name, but I picked it from my favorite musical?you know which one? I like reading and playing video games. My favorite book series are the Asylum series and Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children. I love the books, but the movies not so much. I like to draw and consider myself a good artist, minus the lips. I love the stormy weather, sitting and looking out the window watching the lightning is soothing. Fall is my favorite time of the year; I love wearing hoodies and drinking pumpkin spice things. Sushi is one of my favorite foods?I even love the raw stuff! I really want to try out gymnastics. I have watched YouTube videos and practiced some of the things I have seen, but never had the chance to take an actual class. ?I have grown up always having younger siblings and I would love the chance to be the youngest child in a home. Being someone's little sister would be fun! I want to belong to a family where I can have a mom, or even two moms. I want a strong maternal figure and presence in my life?and to be honest, I kind of want spoiled (a little, more like a lot).? Parental rights have not been terminated for Alex. For more information, a family can call the SWAN Helpline at 1-800-585-SWAN or have the family worker contact the recruiter, Kate Ogello, via telephone or email kogello@childtofamilyconnections.org.