#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
Christina Islas / Live your dreams and be who you want to be.
You are loved! There's a huge support system out there of other people just like you that have overcome and are living wonderful, successful and fulfilling lives. Live your dreams and be who you want to be.
Porsche Evans / The life you were given was not your choice but you can choose to make it a great one.
"Remember you are wonderfully designed and perfect in your own way! The life you were giving was not your choice but you can choose to make it a great one. I did and so can you."
Sacred Huff / Do not allow your circumstances to destroy you
"Do not allow your circumstances to destroy you. Take your anger and hurt and channel those feelings into a passion to change the world."
Kenisha E. Anthony / Scream as loud as you can until you are heard!
"You are important. Your voice matters. Scream as loud as you can until you are heard!"
Melissa Orellana / Take advantage to the resources that are given to you.
“Most of my life I had to sell candy for our rent money to rent a room for the night. Since I got in the system my life has been easier.”
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."