5 Celebs Who Went From Foster Care To Famous
These five successful people transcended their challenging beginnings and went on to greatness.
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What Love Is, In the Words of Foster Youth
Fostering Media Connections (FMC) launched its first-ever Youth Voice nonfiction writing contest and invited current and former foster youth between the ages of 18 and 24 to submit essays on the theme “What love is.”
Degree Interrupted: From Foster Care To College
“[At 23], I definitely feel like an old lady being a freshman surrounded by 19-year-olds, but it’s crazy to look back and see how far I’ve come.”
A Former Foster Youth Explains “Respite Care”
Former foster youth Noel Anaya explains “respite care” — when your foster family gets a break from YOU.
College Loans Harder To Get For Foster Youth
In short, if a parent is not available as a co-signer, there is no obvious alternative.
Life In College After A Life In Foster Care
There’s a ticking clock always in the back of my mind. I need to graduate and become financially independent before the support I get from the foster care system disappears.
Wondering How Foster Care Works? This Illustrated Explainer Walks You Through The System
How exactly does the foster care system even work? This interactive walks you through the different stages through the eyes of a foster youth.
Emancipation: One Young Man Leaves Foster Care On His Own Terms
I used to dream of [adoption]. Having a mom and dad, siblings to play with, a dog. But when I hit twelve, I realized that I was getting old and adoption probably would never happen for me.
Youth Radio Podcast: In The System
In this week’s Youth Radio podcast, we take a look at young people who are in the system.