James from Pennsylvania

Being active is at the top of the list for James, and he'd like a family who enjoys being active right beside him! He considers himself athletic and is up for playing any sport, with basketball and football leading his top favorites. In fact, he dreams of playing for his favorite football team, the Pittsburgh Steelers! James has many indoor interests. Like most his age, he enjoys video games. He's also found a connection with music within different genres. ?I really like classic R & B,? he explains, with Bobby Brown being a favorite artist. He also likes Rap music and appreciates the song ?Background? by Lecrae and ?One Wish? by Ray J. He's shared that he relates to these artists as they have been through difficulties in life that they have overcome and are now successful ? just as he would like to be. Faith is important to James, and he desires to be a part of a church with his future family. He also hopes that his future family will understand that it will take time for him to trust, but when he does, he will be loyal?a trait that James values. James is looking for a family with a mom, dad, and older siblings. He loves pets, especially dogs, and finds that they have a way of calming him when he is upset. Being a part of a family who helps him to manage feelings when he's upset or overwhelmed is a need that James recognizes. He sums up his thoughts, ?Most of all, I want a family to love me.? Parental rights have been terminated for James. For more information, call the SWAN helpline at 1-800-585-SWAN or have the family worker contact the recruiter, Kyle Jeffries, via telephone or email kdjeffries@franklincountypa.gov.