2013 Outstanding Young Leaders

Kelsey Burrus spent over 2 years in Missouri's foster care system. Kelsey came into care at age 17 and has been living with her very supportive aunt. She's been deeply involved in her community and in her high school. She was recently awarded the prestigious Ladue Pride Award. An award... Read more

Goldie Brown spent over 12 years in Maryland's foster care system. With the loving support of his current foster family, Goldie Brown has impacted the future of many youth. Among his many community service hours including cleaning parks, helping homeless and elderly, there is one experience that really stands out... Read more

Richard Bazurto spent 6 years in Kansas' foster care system. Richard Bazurto feels that being in foster care automatically entitles a person to an important role in improving the system. As he says, "If they don't, who will?". So he felt it was important for him to get involved with... Read more