Colorado

DeQuincy Bergen, age 24 Pronouns: He/Him 5 years in Montana and Texas foster systems DeQuincy is from Grand Junction, Colorado. After graduating high school he went on to play football as a defensive back in college. DeQuincy graduated from Butte Community College the spring of 2021, with an Associates Degree... Read more

Leanne Singleton-Comfort 4 years in Foster Care 25 years old She/her/hers Leanne Singleton-Comfort is a student at Boston University working toward a Master of Social Work degree. She wants to make a career out of working with foster youth in a clinical social work setting. Leanne is an honors graduate... Read more

Hannah has been in kinship care with her grandparents since she was 5 years old in the state of Colorado. Hannah is currently enrolled in Colorado Connections Academy and considers it a blessing. She enjoys the challenges of her Gifted, Talented, and Honors classes. She is proud of her Staff... Read more

Taylor Douglas has spent most of her life moving from home to home with her mother and young sister. She moved over twenty times by age eight before she was ultimately placed with a grandparent. Since living with her grandparents, Taylor enrolled in the Colorado Connections Academy and has experienced... Read more

Xiola Chin spent 2 years in the Colorado foster care system. Xiola spent time in three different placements before her last placement was granted legal guardianship. Xiola a senior at Golden High School serves on the book club and soccer team. Xiola is also a member of the Aspen Jewish... Read more

Maximiliano Garcia has spent 7 years in the Colorado Foster Care system. While in the foster care system, Maximiliano participated in Youth Prevention Councils (PYC), his high school Student Council, and the National Honor Society. Max is one if the founders for Youth Prevention Councils and has been actively involved... Read more

Andrew Evans experienced five placements over six years in the Colorado foster care system. While in high school, Andrew served in the National Junior Honor Society. He was the captain of his wrestling team and was the member of the school choir. Andrew’s dream is to attend college to study... Read more

Age 19, 14 years in Colorado’s foster care system. While in care, Tiesha moved between 20 treatment centers, detention centers, and foster homes. After 2 failed adoptions, the third time was a charm. Her 3rd adoption was finalized on August 31, 2009 at age 18. Tiesha graduated from high school... Read more

Council Term: 2014-2016 Growing up without a father, and after his mother’s death from cancer at age 13, Diego was placed in foster care. He experienced three different group homes, where he witnessed constant gang involvement and dope dealing. Diego struggled with educational stability, but was able to graduate high... Read more