#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 ↓
Elizabeth S. / Know your worth. Know your value.
If I could give one piece of advice to someone in the system now it would be to know your worth and know your value!
Joseph P. / It gets better!
If I could give one piece of advice to someone in the system now it would be to simply let them know it gets better.
Hevenn V. / You never have to become another statistic.
Despite the situations that life has handed you, you never have to become another statistic.
Miani G. / Never give your life circumstances the power dictate who you are or will be in life
Learn to embrace your experience in foster care and inspire others by sharing them and never ever give your life circumstances the power dictate who you are or will be in life.
Elizabeth Maciaz / Keep your head up and don’t ever give up.
Keep your head up and don’t ever give up. Follow your dreams and don’t let anyone tell you you can’t.
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."