Tyler, 14 years old, OH

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Tyler and his siblings were living with a family friend after being separated from their mother. Due to trauma, Tyler exhibited unsafe behavior and was placed in a residential facility to address this. After aging out, he had nowhere to go but eventually secured a foster home, where he has been thriving. Tyler loves art and is looking for art classes and a martial arts program. He is excited to be part of a family again and enjoys community events with his foster dads and siblings.

Tyler is actively working on managing his emotions, especially when he feels upset. In the past, he found that using a punching bag helped him release excess energy and regain control over his feelings. He wishes for his own punching bag to use at his foster home to support his emotional regulation.