#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.
Join the voices of #GreaterThan!
Lizbeth Huerta / Create The Life You've Always Wanted
“The system is temporary, don't let it define who you are. There is so much more life for you to live and experience, as well as be able to create the life you've always wanted.”
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."