#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 ↓
BRITTANY HARRIS / KEEP AN OPEN MIND
"The only thing I needed when I was emancipating from the system was feeling as if I was wanted."
JULIE POWELL / BE THANKFUL
"The foster care system has taught me that there is always room for more."
CHRISTINA SILVA / MAKE THE BEST OF THE SITUATION
"The foster care system taught me that I'm a lot stronger than I think and that there are other kids that were just like me."
ADRIELLE BELLE / YOU ARE WORTHY OF ANY DREAM THAT YOU HAVE
"The foster care system taught me how to fight for what I want in life, and not be deterred by outside circumstances or obstacles."
CRYSTAL DERNIER / YOU DON'T HAVE TO BE A VICTIM OF YOUR CIRCUMSTANCES
"The system taught me that having resources isn't enough, being strong isn't enough, being resilient isn't enough. It was having the right identity, interpretation, and relationships that helped me get where I am today."
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."