2013 All-Stars

Kayla Lopez

Kayla entered the Vermont foster care system at age 11. She experienced thirteen foster homes and one group home before moving in with her Aunt. Although she lost connection with her biological parents, she embraces the supportive people she’s met through foster care. She attends the Community College of Vermont... Read more

2013 All-Stars

A’Aquila Ashanti’ Mayo

Pennsylvania

A’Aquila is entering her sophomore year at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania. A “daddy’s girl,” A’Aquila’s father passed away due to cancer when she was 11 years old. A’Aquila continues to be a big sister to “the best little brother in the world,” and credits her ability to overcome obstacles to... Read more

2013 All-Stars

Diego Conde

Colorado

Council Term: 2014-2016 Growing up without a father, and after his mother’s death from cancer at age 13, Diego was placed in foster care. He experienced three different group homes, where he witnessed constant gang involvement and dope dealing. Diego struggled with educational stability, but was able to graduate high... Read more

2013 All-Stars

Council Member - Past

Dashun Jackson

Nevada

Council Term: 2015-2016 Dashun entered foster care at the age of 13 with his 3 younger siblings, but was later separated from siblings after living in an abusive home. Multiple placements, including the local shelter, his aunt’s home, psychiatric facility and a residential treatment home, caused Dashun to move through... Read more

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2013 All-Stars

Council Member - Past

Kaylyn Haberland

Wisconsin

Council Term: 2014-2016 2 years in Wisconsin’s foster care system Kaylyn entered foster care at age 16, where she experienced several different placements before and during her time in care. Due to complicated court involvement, reunification with her biological family was never a possibility and Kaylyn aged out of care... Read more

2013 All-Stars

Council Member - Past

Chaka Worthy

Pennsylvania

Chaka first joined the foster care system when he was 17 years old, after spending time in a number of group homes, detention centers, and an independent living home. During his time in foster care, Chaka was able to finish high school and plan for college. Chaka credits staff where... Read more

2013 All-Stars

Meet the 2013 All-Stars Twenty five young leaders served a year-long internship with FosterClub, including an eight week in-residence experience at FosterClub headquarters. Members of Our TeamGroup Photos Member Blogs If you would like to engage one of the 2013 FosterClub All-Star insterns, please contact FosterClub at 503-717-1552. Contact Us Thanks to Our Sponsors Allegheny County Department of Human Services, Pennsylvania Arizona Department of Child Safety Discovery Land Company Foundation

Royce Markley

Washington

Royce spent 9 years in Oregon's and Washington's foster care system. Royce entered foster care in Washington at the age of 2 due to his mother’s abuse. Royce and his younger sibling were placed in a temporary foster home for two years, then reluctantly returned to his biological mother by... Read more

2013 All-Stars

2013 All-Stars

Kayla Lopez

A’Aquila Ashanti’ Mayo

Diego Conde

Dashun Jackson

Kaylyn Haberland

Chaka Worthy

2013 All-Stars

Royce Markley

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