#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
SOPHIA WILLIAMS-BAUGH / YOU ARE WORTH IT AND DESTINED FOR MORE
"The foster care system taught me perseverance, resilience and strength. The system taught me that no matter what; I could do it, I could make it! With everything that happened to me, beyond what I've shared, I've stayed standing, working and taking care of myself with minimum support."
REYNA LOPEZ / YOU DECIDE YOUR OWN FUTURE
"Do not let your environment define you. Do not succumb to negativity, shortcomings, or others expectations of you. You are not and will not be a statistic."
PHILOMENA ANNE / BE GRATEFUL FOR SMALL VICTORIES
"Without being vulnerable, and without loving yourself, the world inside and outside of foster care is very lonely."
JESSE MARTINEZ / FIND A REASON TO BELIEVE
"Believe in your dream with all your heart, and believe your dream is everything you deserve."
VICKY PENG / IT ALL DEPENDS ON HOW YOU LIVE YOUR LIFE
"Growing up in foster care can only make you stronger."
TAYLOR SOGHIGIAN / DON'T BECOME A STATISTIC, BECOME WHO YOU'VE DREAMED OF
"You had a rough start on life but it's no where close to over yet. Make your own legacy, be true to yourself. Make your life better, stay positive and it will work out. It might not be easy, but it will work out. Set your mind to it, and do it."
PORSCHE EVANS / BRING LIGHT TO THE WORLD BY BEING GOOD TO YOURSELF WHEN OTHERS FAIL
"The foster care system taught me how to be a great sister, an independent woman, a wonderful role model, a great mentor, and a outstanding mother. But most of all, it taught me how to love and I am forever thankful for that!"