2010 Outstanding Young Leaders

Sherina was given up for adoption at the age of 18 months. She was adopted, but at the age of 8 the adoption dissolved. Sherina was then moved nine times over the next three years until the age of 11. She stayed in this home until the age of 18,... Read more

After spending years in the foster care system, Jennifer was reunited with her biological mother at the age of 17. Prior to that, she had not lived with her mother since the age of 5. As a result of her background Jennifer has decided to dedicate much of her time... Read more

Congratulations to Sean Hudson! 2010 Outstanding Young Leader 19 years old Alabama An aspiring social worker and lawyer, Sean has not let his foster care experience bring him down, using these experiences to motivate him to succeed. “I will admit, there has been some frustrating times where I might have... Read more

At the age of 16 Modia requested to be placed in foster care as she had no place to live. She entered care at age 17 and was placed in two foster homes. Modia has been actively involved in training child welfare staff and court workers since appointed chairperson of... Read more

Christella was an immigrant from Haiti who was placed into foster care at the age of 13. She has worked to become a permanent citizen and continues to work toward her goals by attending college in pursuit of her Associate’s Degree. Through her local Youth Advisory Council, Christella has had... Read more

Taran has been in the foster care system since birth, experiencing over 20 placements. He has spoken at many events and been an active member of his local Youth Advisory Board, TEEN FOCUS. Through this group he has been able to meet with youth in the foster care system, and... Read more