New York

Shante is a college graduate, having graduated from York College, City University of New York. She will be attending the Parsons New School for Design this fall in order to obtain a Master's Degree in graphic design and animation. She would like to have a career as a film or... Read more

Passion has been in foster care for six years, from the age of 14 until emancipating at 21. She says, “I sum up my foster care experience as bittersweet but most definitely necessary. I was exposed to more opportunities that I ever thought possible while living at home with my... Read more

Tasha Santos spent 7 years in New York’s foster care system. Tasha is a junior at the University of New Orleans where she majors in sociology. Born and raised in New York City, she entered the foster care system at the age of nine. After several different places she was... Read more

Isaiah Williams, Age 21 11 years in New York’s foster care system. Isaiah is an advocate, teacher, minister of music… and a foster kid. During Isaiah’s years in care, he experienced 11 different foster homes. He is currently a senior at Herkimer County Community College majoring in Human Services. Isaiah... Read more

In 8 years Melissa has been in twelve different placements, attended 10 different schools. She currently plans on staying in foster care until the age of 21 for the supports provided when going to college. Melissa has been a member of her local Youth Advisory Board for three years and... Read more