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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!
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
Sixto
Being part of this youth board turned my anger for the foster care system into passion. I had a story but my peers did, too. It became less about me and more about a group of youth who many people forget about.
Foster Care
Leadership and Advocacy
Hayley
I was inspired to create MY LIFE...because there was really a lack of places that youth could share their voice, and make a positive difference in their lives and in the community.
Foster Care
Health and Safety
Mental Health and Wellbeing
Janessa
I was inspired to pursue advocacy work because there are so many youth who just need the tools to succeed.
Foster Care
Leadership and Advocacy
Leroy
People should remember that foster youth are human beings, not paperwork…Don’t give up on us.
Foster Care
Leadership and Advocacy