Michael is an amazing young man currently living in foster care with his two younger siblings. He has been thinking a lot about his future and where he sees himself following graduation. Michael has been learning independent living skills including money management, budgeting, applying for jobs etc. He has recently been taking responsibility for his actions and practicing more effective ways to communicate his needs to his foster parent and had overall improved his grades and participation in school. Michael has matured tremendously and is taking action towards preparing a better future for himself.