Failure... I acted out because I wanted someone to realize, that I was a young girl who felt hurt, lost and confused. My behaviors were never looked at in that...
Sometimes people can be a little condescending to us “foster kids” when we try and do something that we love. Unfortunately, sports and fine arts are a few of the...
I was in the foster system for most of my younger life, a long nine years. Being in the system I used to be my worst enemy, I grew up...
Growing up in the inner city of Pittsburgh without any limits placed on me I had to grow up fast. Not having anyone watching over me but having people to...
So check this out; me and my girlfriend Nicole went to go see the Amy Schumer comedy show in Pittsburgh. But before the show we were in the car talking...
First of all I spent nine and a half years in Vermont's foster care system. During those years my case stayed in the Newport, Vermont Department of Children and Families...
I think we can all agree that as foster youth, we have to jump through additional hoops to achieve our goals. We have to take the long way in doing...
Hello everyone! So I spent my time in care during my late elementary and middle school years. As you might agree, this time of life is crucial for youth to...
I have been told me multiple times that I would not be able to study abroad or do Independent Living while in my dorm at school. This really limited my...