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Are you a changemaker?
Young people like you across the country are volunteering, acting as leaders and role models, advocating, and making an impact in the lives of others. Read their stories below and tell us about how you are creating change for yourself and others!
LaRay
A lot of people might think that you may not have good ideas because you're a teenager, but working hard makes a big difference as it shows [others] you have a voice and you are capable…
Health and Safety
Mental Health and Wellbeing
Katie
I understand how substance abuse can change a person and change really who they are… There are always people that you can talk to and there are always people that can help you.
Health and Safety
Leadership and Advocacy
Greta
I owe the self-confidence to even apply for higher education to supportive adults…in my life.
Education
Foster Care
Leadership and Advocacy
Elliott
I am able to lead by example so that other people see that this is what foster youth could be and that foster youth are able to make it through the system being resilient.
Foster Care
Leadership and Advocacy
Amy
My internship was a life-changing experience. We invited members of Congress to come and listen to what we had to say and hear our recommendations for how to improve foster care through lawmaking. It was a great experience and I learned a lot.
Foster Care
Leadership and Advocacy
Nicole
I have always wanted to go back to places that I have been…and just talk to kids and tell them that…if you just use your voice and stay on track, your future will be brighter.
Foster Care
Homelessness and Housing Instability