#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!
Alina G. / Reach for what seems like the impossible
Being a foster youth has impacted my determination tremendously. As weird as it may sound, I would not be where I am today if I did not endure what I had.
Areli G. / Focus on the light
A quote that kept me going was: "It is during our darkest moments that we must focus to see the light." -Aristotle
Agustina P. / Never lose hope
Never lose hope — that there's always amazing people that love us and care for us through our journey.
Casey I. / Fight for your dreams
I held a grudge and so much anger for so long. Therapy helped me go back and deal with the trauma. Now I'm free and proud of who I am.
Yajaira C. / Never let anyone take your joy
Failures happen all the time, but what matters is how many times we get back up to keep going.
Shyiteimaih C. / Be patient, you will find yourself
I still stand above everything as a successful foster child.
Candace O. / Stay motivated
It has always been my motivation to do better in life, and to continue to work hard towards the things I want.
Sandy S. / Don't give up on yourself
He never gave up on himself, and is now an experienced chef!