Tanner, 17 years old

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Tanner has been in foster care since 2020. He has been in 14 placements over 5 years, through no fault of his own. Finally, being in a stable placement and able to focus on school was so helpful for him. Tanner's favorite hobby is fishing, where he experiences solitude and peace. Tanner is searching for employment and working on driver's educational enrollment for his license.

Tanner has experienced 14 placements over the past 5 years. However, since moving in with a stable foster family this past year, he has been able to focus on his education. He was at risk of repeating 11th grade, but in just a few months, he met all the requirements for early graduation! Tanner is a tall young man with a healthy appetite, and he would love to go out to eat with his family and friends to celebrate his graduation. His caregivers do not receive monthly assistance and have generously welcomed Tanner into their home despite their modest income, working hard to make his graduation day a memorable occasion. Tanner wants to take them out to dinner to celebrate all that they have achieved together.