Vermont

Alexis Minett, 20, Vermont’s Foster Care System Alexis entered care at the age of 12, separated from her siblings, Alexis experienced going in and out of hospitals and crisis beds. At 14, she entered a residential facility and lived there for 3 years. She then was moved into a foster... Read more

1 year in Vermont’s Foster Care System. Libby Branch is an 18-year-old from Vermont. She was adopted at a young age and currently lives with her two guardians and brother. Libby prides herself on volunteering for organizations she cares for and stays active in her community. She volunteers for Planned... Read more

Over twelve years in foster care, Nathanuel Farnham experienced 28 different placements. Nathanuel has served as a volunteer Firefighter and participated on his high school’s Skills USA Team. He is also a youth leader consultant with Vermont's Youth Advocacy Board. To help foster youth in his community, Nathanuel volunteers at... Read more

6 years in Vermont Foster Care System Natasha is a 21-year-old from Vermont. While in care, she was constantly moving from place to place, which led her to 17 placements. Overall, she has experienced moving between 70 locations. Struggling with stability based on her circumstances, she was unable to learn... Read more

Jaylyn Macomber has been in a few different placements through the foster care system in Vermont. Through these placements, she has come to be true to herself and stay unique and outgoing. She is part of the Queer Straight Alliance, which helps those who are afraid to speak out know... Read more

Years in Care: 7 Mathurin was in care for 7 years until he aged out. During his time in care, he experienced over 38 different placements--mostly residential treatment facilities and a few foster homes. He encountered many challenges while in care due to his lack of knowledge about the foster... Read more

Nick Gee entered Vermont's foster care system at age 13. He experienced and endured a variety of placements that consisted of long-­‐term residential programs, inpatient/ residential psychiatric care, detention centers, transitional living programs and group homes during his 6 years in care. For most of his time in Vermont's foster... Read more

Kayla entered the Vermont foster care system at age 11. She experienced thirteen foster homes and one group home before moving in with her Aunt. Although she lost connection with her biological parents, she embraces the supportive people she’s met through foster care. She attends the Community College of Vermont... Read more