2017 Outstanding Young Leaders

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Destiny Sweeney

Tennessee

Destiny Sweeney spent 3 years in Tennessee's foster care system. Destiny spent forty-eight hours in care at the age of eight but was permanently placed into the child welfare system at the age of sixteen. School and work are her top priorities, as she is a full-time student and works... Read more

2017 Outstanding Young Leaders

Brandon Hurt

Ohio

Brandon entered foster care as a teenager for 3 years. He experienced both foster homes and residential facilities during his time in care. Brandon has faced many obstacles but has always been determined to beat them and reach his full potential. He is currently enrolled in the Independent Living Program... Read more

2017 Outstanding Young Leaders

Stephan Fallen

New York

Stephan spent 8 years in New York's foster care system. In the past eight years, Stephan Fallen has experienced three group homes, shelters, and foster homes as a youth in foster care. Stephan in interested in advocating for system change. He believes the foster care system needs to reach higher... Read more

2017 Outstanding Young Leaders

Shannon Boney

Arkansas

Shannon spent 11 years in Arkansas's foster care system. Before aging out of the foster-care system, Shannon Boney spent 11 years in care experiencing a staggering 40 placements including therapeutic homes, group homes and long-term facilities. Her time in care was hard. Shannon dealt with inadequate help from caseworkers, an... Read more

2017 Outstanding Young Leaders

Azia Ruff

Washington

Azia was in Washington's foster care system for 3 years. After years of parental substance abuse and other challenges, Azia was placed in Washington's foster care system. She entered kinship care with her Aunt, then moved to a group home shortly after, where she'd stay for three years before making... Read more

2017 Outstanding Young Leaders

Jill Nance

Washington

Jill Nance spent less than 1 year in Washington's foster care system. When Jill was age 17, she and her two younger sisters were placed into foster care when the state became aware of their living conditions. They were living in a small trailer with their parents in a wrecking... Read more

2017 Outstanding Young Leaders

Kristie Wimbush

North Carolina

Kristie Wimbush spent 4 years in North Carolina's foster care system. At three weeks old, Kristie Wimbush entered foster care. Five years later, she was adopted by a loving mother. At seventeen years old, Kristie's adoptive mother passed away, and she was orphaned without support. Because of this, Kristie struggled... Read more

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Marcus Tutoatasi

Arizona

Marcys Tutoatasi spent 6 years in Arizona's foster care system. Marcus was placed into care as soon as he was born. He was adopted, but it didn't go as planned. Separated from his sibling, Marcus experienced homelessness at the age of 15. After staying with friends, Marcus was able to... Read more

2017 Outstanding Young Leaders

Laura Lomeli

California

Laura Lomeli spent 7 years in California's foster care system. At the age of 14, Laura Lomeli was placed in foster care and for the first time, felt safe. Two years later and against her pleas, she was reunified with her biological mother. Less than six months later, Laura's mother... Read more

2017 Outstanding Young Leaders

Hannah Harrison

Tennessee

Hannah Harrison spent 5 1/2 years in Tennessee's foster care system. At age twelve, Hannah Irwin entered the foster care system due to abuse and neglect she suffered in an unstable home environment. Placed into kinship care with her Aunt and Uncle, Hannah spent almost six years in care before... Read more

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