#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
Chelsea S. / Do not give up hope!
Every day is a new day. Own that day! It will be tough adjusting to this new lifestyle and new home, but this is not something that will define you or hold you back forever.
Karla C. / Make the best of it and always look at it through a positive lens.
If I could give advice to someone in the system now, it would be to look at it as a second opportunity at life, something from your past that wasn’t so great led you to be in the foster care system. Make the best of it and always look at it through a positive lens.
Yeni M. / The dark cloud above you won't last forever I promise there will be light.
The dark cloud above you won't last forever I promise there will be light. You are worth everything in this life even if challenges happen.
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.