Malachi has overcome significant challenges and struggles with trusting others as a result. He was a state ward for several years before being adopted by a relative he viewed as a grandmother. Unfortunately, Malachi returned to the system after experiencing abuse from his grandmother, which affected both him and his older brother. For the past three years, Malachi has been in foster care and has moved between multiple placements. At times, he has been placed with his brother; however, other circumstances have made this impossible due to the boys' combined behaviors. In the coming weeks, Malachi is currently in treatment to work on some of his trauma triggers and coping skills. Malachi has a great attitude and is working hard.