California

Candy is an emancipated foster youth from Southern California who entered the foster care system at a very early age. She only had one placement with a supportive family who always treated her as one of their own. Candy is currently attending San Diego State University and has made the... Read more

Suamhirs is an emancipated foster youth. He was born in Honduras and came to the United States 3 years ago. Suamhirs was in several placements during his time in foster care. He is now part of New Alternatives, Transitional Housing Program (THP+). Week after week he shows responsibility by meeting... Read more

William was born to a single mother in California. When Will was very young he and his mother traveled with a circus. While the circus was in Oregon, Will's mom became involved with drugs and abandoned Will. As a toddler Will was found wandering the streets alone, and was subsequently... Read more

CherRita Jones grew up in California, she was in foster care at 15 was separated from her five siblings. One month after she turned 18, CherRita was homeless, but with help from her Independent Living Program, determined to better her life. Today, she is a recent graduated of Cosumnes River... Read more