MarQuan was severely neglected in his early childhood and went without much of the emotional and physical care that a young child needs. He was removed from his home after police became involved and discovered that he and his brother were living there with their mother when she was arrested. He is now in the care of a family friend, who is working hard to make sure that he and his brother have what they need. She is also giving them room to practice trusting and bonding with the people around them. MarQuan is learning, step by step, what it feels like to be safe and cared for.