Matthew is a very determined young man who has been struggling with an unstable living environment throughout his childhood. Due to substance abuse and neglect by his parents, he was in and out of foster care and, as a result, missed out on many lessons and experiences that others his age have had. He is currently living in an independent living program where he is working toward obtaining his high school diploma while also obtaining a certificate at a technical college. He is working towards becoming independent and gaining different life skills so he can support himself in the future.