#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.

Share Your 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

Foster Nation 9/12/18 Foster Nation 9/12/18

JOSEPH HEAD / STAY CLOSE TO CHRIST, REMAIN HOPEFUL

"The foster care system taught me to Trust in God for everything, to be self-sufficient, be mentally and physically tough, solid, and well-rounded."

Foster Nation 8/22/18 Foster Nation 8/22/18

SAMANTHA HALLINAN / MAKE THAT CHANGE AND DO BETTER

"The system doesn’t have high hopes for the people who are in the foster system to graduate college. The statistics are low but we have to push, throw and make that change and do better!"

Foster Nation 8/15/18 Foster Nation 8/15/18

JAQUELINE LEONARD / YOU HAVE THE POWER TO CHANGE YOUR FUTURE

"I always tell everyone that I come across with that if there was an opportunity to change my past of being in care, losing my siblings to adoption and every other trial I faced I wouldn't change it because it has made me the person I am today."