Vermont

Jaylyn Van Fossen, age 19 Pronouns: She/They 5 years in Vermont foster system Jaylyn, a resident of Colchester, Vermont and student at Champlain College, is studying criminal justice as their major. After graduation, they plan to join the Peace Corps and eventually apply with the FBI. Their experience as a... Read more

Justyce Elizabeth Callisto She/Her/Hers, They/Them/Theirs 24 Years Old Vermont Foster Care System Justyce Elizabeth Callisto is currently working on getting her bachelor’s degree in psychology with a concentration in mental health counseling from SNHU. Once they have gotten her bachelor’s degree, Justyce plans on getting their master’s degree in psychology,... Read more

Cyphrian Daud 3 years in Vermont’s Foster Care System 18 years old He/Him/His Cyphrian entered foster care in December 2017. He lived in 3 different foster homes before he aged out of care in July 2020. Cyphrian will be starting his freshman year in the spring of 2021 at St... Read more

Justyce Elizabeth Callisto Pan/Pans/Panself 20 Years Old Vermont Foster Care System Justyce Elizabeth Callisto is currently working on getting pans bachelor’s degree in psychology with a concentration in mental health counseling from SNHU. Once pan has gotten pans bachelor’s degree, Justyce plans on getting pans master’s degree in psychology, child... 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 Anonymous* is a 21-year-old from Vermont. While in care, they were constantly moving from place to place, which led them to 17 placements. Overall, they have experienced moving between 70 locations. Struggling with stability based on their circumstances, they were 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