“I had to lead by example with my children,” Ms. Taryn stresses the importance of putting God first with her children as well as respect, and education. Taryn began her journey at Peirce College obtaining and completing the requirements to be a Certified Peer Specialist as well as completing the graduation requirements to obtain her Associates Degree in General Studies. Taryn was one out of 25 applicants awarded a full scholarship to Peirce College, over 200 Philadelphians having applied. With the creation and implementation of the Philadelphia School District's Parent University in collaboration with Peirce College, Ms. Taryn decided to leave her employment with the Philadelphia School District and give higher education her attention. Taryn felt due to the family’s’ loss did not hinder her but prompted her to shift her focus. Taryn’s fiancée and father of her youngest two children, Bennie Blake Sr, and beloved eldest son Dwayne Perkins has been a painful reminder of the importance of cherishing life, love, and relationships. Her ability to overcome barriers and support her family through crisis is profound. Within the last five years the untimely death of Ms. The focus on family life and progression has been primary themes and goals for Ms. Taryn notes, “God gave me a second chance and I am so thankful to do things different.” Making use of the second chance that was given to her has been the catalyst for change as Ms. Taryn’s goals were centered around her reuniting and rebuilding a life of love and stability with her young son and three daughters who at the time were being cared for by their maternal uncle. Having entered into Rowan Homes shortly after giving birth to her youngest child Ms. Taryn has embraced the cycle of change and transformation. Traveling along the road to success and recovery has not been an easy one for the mother of five but through her faith and refusal to allow obstacles to hinder her Ms. Taryn has taken the opportunities before her to excel and become an outstanding example for not only her daughters and son but her whole community. Taryn made a choice to seek assistance and support in Philadelphia and hasn’t looked back. Having been born and raised in the biggest city in Delaware Ms. Taryn Perkins is a shining star in the Project HOME Rowan Homes’ community. With over a decade of sobriety under her belt Ms. Taisha Shaw is a case manager at Project HOME's Rowan Homes.
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