Taran has had a tough childhood. Taran has had to overcome many barriers in his young life all the while doing it with little support. Living in different places, and dealing with transition after transition, Taran has persevered. Completing high school has been difficult for him because he has had to change schools due to programs suddenly shutting down. With limited options, he started school in the fall. Taran has made great strides this school year and surprised many of his teachers with how well he has been doing. He is on track to graduate, and wants to become an electrician one day. He is a bright, determined young man and is finding that he really can have an independent life.