2019 Outstanding Young Leaders

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Dion Stump

Montana

Dion Stump, 18, Montana’s Foster Care System Dion experienced 3 kinship/relative placements that did not work out. The system found an alternative placement at a group home and she stayed there for almost 2 years. During her senior year, she graduated a semester early. During her transition, she received resource... Read more

2019 Outstanding Young Leaders

Reagan Dodson

Tennessee

Reagan Dodson has been in care for 2 years in Tennessee’s Child Welfare system. Reagan describes being separated from her mom shortly after moving to Tennessee as “heartbreaking”. In spite of placements that were sometimes hard and sometimes helpful, she is proud of having graduated from high school with a... Read more

2019 Outstanding Young Leaders

Ivy-Marie Washington

Texas

Ivy-Marie was 7 when she entered the Texas Child Welfare system. Ivy-Marie states she is grateful to have only experienced one placement. Ivy-Marie completed a Foster Youth Internship with the Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute (CCAI) and advocated in Washington D.C. for legislation pertaining to all current and former foster... Read more

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Zachary Drummond

Utah

Zachary entered care at age 12 Zachary states that he has “experienced every facet of foster care.” His volunteer service has included working on youth boards, participating in Shadow Day, caring for abandoned and homeless dogs, and environmental cleanup projects. He has also been recognized as a 0Youth Villages Scholar... Read more

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Emmanuel Martinez-Acosta

Utah

Emmanuel experienced foster care in Utah Emmanuel experienced 3 placements and homelessness before finding loving permanence with his current foster family. He has been the Vice President of the Future Business Leaders of America chapter at his school. He is committed to supporting other youth in care and is developing... Read more

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Tasheona Taylor

Missouri

Tasheona spent 2+ years in the State of Missouri’s foster care system. Tasheona was placed in care with her older brother when she was 16 years old, and remained with him until she began college. In school, she was part of Career Community Leaders of America (CCLA) and volunteered by... Read more

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Kailah Williams

Florida

Kailah Williams, 21, Florida’s Child Welfare system. Kailah experienced moving from group home to group home. This took a lot of time to get used to but she is grateful for the experience as it helped her understand different personality types and build relationships with the girls from all different... Read more

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Joey Yee

California

Joey Yee, 19, spent 3 months in California’s Child Welfare system. Joey entered care at 15 years old because of his parents’ inability to provide proper care at that time. Being placed in care for a total of three months and then reunited with his biological family. During his time... Read more

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Jasmin Johnson

Florida

Jasmin Johnson, 20, spent 2 years in Florida’s Child Welfare system. Jasmin entered care at the age of 16 until she aged out of the system at 18. She experienced 4 placements, 1 group home, and 3 foster homes. Jasmin received an award in high school, representing her resilience and... Read more

2019 Outstanding Young Leaders

Brittney Wortham

California

Brittney Wortham, age 22, spent 18 years in California’s kin-gap foster care system. Brittney is pursuing post-secondary education and is a sister of Delta Sigma Chi at her College. She enjoys giving back to her community, such as participating in food drives and fundraisers. Brittney is also a member of... Read more

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2019 Outstanding Young Leaders

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Jasmin Johnson

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