Youth and Foster Alumni Stories

Jeremy

Colorado

Jeremy spent five years in Colorado’s foster care system and is a senior at the University of Northern Colorado majoring in communication. Last summer Jeremy became a FosterClub All-Star through a 10-week internship program sponsored by FosterClub, a national network of youth in foster care.

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Manny

Manny overcame many obstacles during his 16 years in foster care to become an entrepreneur, educator, youth pastor and motivational speaker.

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Rusty

Oskaloosa, Iowa

Rusty relentlessly practiced on the saxophone he received as a gift from his birth mom. His hard work enabled him to play with many well known musicians.

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Jackie

Iowa

Jackie spent more than half of her life in foster care. She now runs a local chapter of a statewide support group for foster care teens and alumni in Iowa. She shares with us her story of finding happiness after foster care.

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Stephanie

Massachusetts

After Stephanie was placed into foster care, she became a runaway and struggled for years to get her life on track. Today she's a happily married mom of twin girls and dedicated to inspiring youth through her story.

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