#GreaterThan Series
Real Stories From Foster Youth.
Why #GreaterThan?
#GreaterThan is a storytelling series built on the beliefs that:
Every foster youth is greater than the statistics used to define them.
Every young adult aging out of the system has the power to become greater than the circumstances they were born into.
All of us have the chance to be greater today than we were yesterday.
These aren't inspiration stories for the sake of it. They're proof that the statistics were never the whole story.
If you have experience in foster care, we’d love to hear your story.
Whether you’re reflecting on your experience in or aging out of foster care, sharing where you are today and what you’re working toward, or celebrating a recent win you’re proud of, your story matters—and we want to hear it.
As a thank you for sharing, we’ve partnered with One Simple Wish, an organization that grants wishes to individuals impacted by foster care. Our team will submit a wish on your behalf as a small token of our appreciation. Learn more at onesimplewish.org.
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↓ Meet the Voices of #GreaterThan
SABLE LOCCI / NEVER, EVER BELIEVE YOU DESERVE LESS THAN THE WORLD
"When you #SpeakUp, you never know who's listening, so please, please speak up. The possibilities are endless when you do! You're not alone, I am here with you. I stand with and for you, always."
SHARI WALKER / THE SYSTEM TAUGHT ME HOW TO BE A SURVIVOR
"The system taught me that I was stronger than what I knew, and wiser than what I felt."
MARIA RODRIGUEZ / HOPE IS THE ONLY POWER WE HAVE IN CERTAIN SITUATIONS
"Hope is the only thing we have left to help us get through and keep going--to keep fighting. Hope is the only power we have in certain situations so hang on to that."
JHAMASA LEWIS-ADAMS / QUESTION EVERYTHING
"The foster care system taught me to be self motivated and leave no corner unturned. It taught me resilience, independence, hard work, determination and above all, strategy and timing."
AMNONI MYERS / BE RESILIENT IN THE MIDST OF ADVERSITY
"Every young person in the system should know that they are valued and loved despite what they may be experiencing in the moment or experienced in the past."
FELICITAS REYES / IT'S IMPORTANT TO SPEAK UP
"I think that all youth transitioning out of the foster care system needs help with basic necessities. If we can continue to provide those for them as they exit, they will have a better chance in doing the things that will help them move up."
RACHEL LIN / DON'T LET THE IDEA OF FAILURE HOLD YOU BACK
"Mistakes can teach you to be resilient, strong, loving, caring, and so much more!"
Tyraughn Barnett / It was so unexpected.
"I've been in 30 foster homes, 2 group homes, 16 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 4 high schools all from the ages of 7-21."