California

Laura Lomeli spent 7 years in California's foster care system. At the age of 14, Laura Lomeli was placed in foster care and for the first time, felt safe. Two years later and against her pleas, she was reunified with her biological mother. Less than six months later, Laura's mother... Read more

Luke Fox spent 6 years in California's foster care system. Before he was adopted, Luke Fox was moved between receiving centers, Non-Related Extended Family Member placements, foster homes, his biological mother's house, and Supervised Independent Living Placements. His entry into care was the direct result of emotional, physical, and sexual... Read more

Angelique Roe spent 3 years in California's foster care system Angelique is a 4th-year Philosophy Major at UCLA preparing to graduate this spring. She has been working with different organizations to help other disadvantaged foster youth and guide them toward higher education. Some of her experience includes her participation in... Read more

George Garcia spent 8 years in California's foster care system At ten years old, George Garcia entered the foster care system with his four siblings. Spending eight years in care, George experienced eleven placements and was separated from his siblings. By the age of thirteen, George severed ties to his... Read more