#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
LEANNE CALDEJON / I STAND FOR WHAT I BELIEVE IN
"The foster system has taught me that family is not just people who share the same last name or blood type. But it is the people who care for me the most and have my best interests at heart."
DANIEL FLORES / STAY HUMBLE
"By staying positive, you can control the outcome of any circumstance you are currently in."
SARAH MITCHELL / STAY IN SCHOOL
"As you experience foster care you start to realize you that you have a voice and only you know what's right for you."
TA'HARI JACKSON / DO MORE OF WHAT MAKES YOU HAPPY
"You get out in the real world and come to the realization that life is much more than a SYSTEM. It's about making your own choices and sadly, youth in the system are not being granted that privilege."
SARAH DUGAS / DISCOVER WHO YOU REALLY ARE
"[Being in the foster system], taught me that hardship builds character. I gained a lot of strength in beating the odds and pushing past hurt and disappointment. It taught me that I am a strong woman."
BRITTANY CANNON / DON'T BE AFRAID TO ASK QUESTIONS AND ADVOCATE FOR YOURSELF
"Some people are sent to our lives to test our growth and to teach us. Grow from the lessons life teaches you- there are no mistakes, only lessons."
LIDIA BERNAL / YOU ARE WORTHY OF LOVE AND ASSISTANCE
"For every dark night, there's a brighter day."
ECLASIA WESLEY / STAY TRUE TO WHO YOU WANT TO BE
"Remember that anything you put your mind/effort/soul/energy into is YOURS!!! Stay true to who you want to be no matter what they say!"