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Picture of Leon
Date Listed: 6/16/2009
Date Modified: 6/16/2009
PAE Number: C15AA56
Age: 14
Ethnicity: Black
Disclaimer

Families must have an approved Family Profile (home study) to adopt a child. Only those families with approved profiles will be considered by the child’s caseworker in the county children and youth agency with custody of the child.

The information is given by PAE based solely on the statement of the family that they are approved to adopt. Families in Pennsylvania without an approved Family Profile are directed to contact 1-800-585-SWAN to pursue an agency in their geographic area. Families living outside of Pennsylvania are encouraged to work with an agency in their state to prepare the profile.

Contact: Christy Sharp
Phone: 610-639-6444
Agency Name: Children's Choice - Philadelphia
Address: 900 East Howell Street
Philadelphia, PA - 19149

Biography

Leon is an active young man who enjoys playing football. This past fall, he even participated on a football team in his community. Leon also likes riding his bike around the neighborhood and playing video games. Leon enjoys interacting with his peers and has actively participated in community-based programs for youth in his previous placements. Leon likes school and enjoyed his past math classes.

Leon has a positive relationship with his current foster family. He also has a close bond with his maternal grandmother and older brother, whom he looks up to.

All families will be considered for Leon. He is legally free for adoption.