Derek loves playing video games, listening to music, and engaging in sports for fun rather than competition. In his free time, he also enjoys skateboarding and watching YouTube. Derek is very creative; he writes his own poetry and shares it with people he trusts, hoping that one day his poems could be published. He keeps a notebook filled with his doodles and art pieces, which he enjoys sharing with others. Derek has a unique story as a young person who has lived in out-of-home care in a group home setting. He uses his art to express his experiences.