Isacc spent ages 7-13 in the foster care system after being taken away from his alcoholic mother, jumping between multiple foster homes, group homes and schools with little support before being...
Down Payment on a Good Life
When their single father passed away from cancer, Amanda and her four younger siblings entered foster care. At just 16 years old, she was placed in an unhealthy foster home filled with drugs and...
From Unsupported to Unstoppable
After living in an abusive home situation, Isaac was taken away by Child Protective Services at age 12 and placed into foster care. During a time that’s so critical for adult support and guidance,...
Setting the Stage for Success
Fabian’s childhood was defined by chaos and an absence of male role models. His mother made poor decisions, his father was absent, and the abuse he and his sister endured from their stepfather was...
Out of a System & Into a Community
Roberto and his twin brother were born when their mother was in prison. After nine years of living with their grandmother, their mom was released and regained custody, but just a year later the...
It’s Wrong to Look for the Right Answer and Here’s Why
Getting to the right answer is wired into our DNA. We live in a society where game shows (and Buzz Feed Quizzes) are practically the national sport. And growing up we become all too aware that...
