#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 has the power to be greater than the circumstances they were born into.
And 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 up to $425 to individuals impacted by foster care. Our team will submit a wish on your behalf as a small token of our appreciation.
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Meet the Voices of #GreaterThan ↓
ARIELLE SKINNER / WORK HARD TO CREATE THE LIFE YOU WANT
"Don’t believe the statistics, believe in yourself and take advantage of any opportunities that can help you to succeed."
DANIEL BISUANO / LOVE YOURSELF UNCONDITIONALLY
"Love yourself enough to know you're worth it."
VINCENT REED / MAKE PLANS FOR WHEN YOU LEAVE THE FOSTER CARE SYSTEM
"If you have or had a foster family that loved you, that support is already there."
ELAYASIA ADAMS / KEEP GOING TILL YOU REACH YOUR DREAMS
"If there's one piece of advice I could give to someone in the system now, it would be to never give up and keep going till you reach your dreams."
JENNIFER ORELLANA / WE ARE NOT ALONE
"Work hard in high school, make money, and apply to colleges. Take risks that will help you succeed, not fail."
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."