"If you have or had a foster family that loved you, that support is already there."
Read More"If there's one piece of advice I could give to someone in the system now, it would be to never give up and keep going till you reach your dreams."
Read More"Work hard in high school, make money, and apply to colleges. Take risks that will help you succeed, not fail."
Read More"The foster system has taught me that family is not just people who share the same last name or blood type. But it is the people who care for me the most and have my best interests at heart."
Read More"By staying positive, you can control the outcome of any circumstance you are currently in."
Read More"As you experience foster care you start to realize you that you have a voice and only you know what's right for you."
Read More"You get out in the real world and come to the realization that life is much more than a SYSTEM. It's about making your own choices and sadly, youth in the system are not being granted that privilege."
Read More"[Being in the foster system], taught me that hardship builds character. I gained a lot of strength in beating the odds and pushing past hurt and disappointment. It taught me that I am a strong woman."
Read More"Some people are sent to our lives to test our growth and to teach us. Grow from the lessons life teaches you- there are no mistakes, only lessons."
Read More"For every dark night, there's a brighter day."
Read More"Remember that anything you put your mind/effort/soul/energy into is YOURS!!! Stay true to who you want to be no matter what they say!"
Read More"The foster care system taught me to Trust in God for everything, to be self-sufficient, be mentally and physically tough, solid, and well-rounded."
Read More"The system doesn’t have high hopes for the people who are in the foster system to graduate college. The statistics are low but we have to push, throw and make that change and do better!"
Read More"I always tell everyone that I come across with that if there was an opportunity to change my past of being in care, losing my siblings to adoption and every other trial I faced I wouldn't change it because it has made me the person I am today."
Read More"Don't give up! There are hundreds of people looking up to you."
Read More"No matter what's thrown at you, KEEP MOVING FORWARD."
Read More"The system has taught me that it’s ok to open up to people and not be scared."
Read More"Make sure your story is heard because it is JUST as important as anybody else's."
"No matter how hard it is, you can overcome anything to better oneself."
Read More"I believe that all individuals should have the right to education, services, and opportunities to be involved in shaping policies and practices that dictate their lives."
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