2019 Outstanding Young Leaders

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Aaron Boswell

New Mexico

Aaron Boswell, age 25, spent 4 1/2 years in New Mexico’s Child Welfare System. Aaron is from a small town in New Mexico, where he was raised by his father. He was placed in foster care twice in his life. During most of Aaron’s life drug use, domestic violence, and... Read more

2019 Outstanding Young Leaders

Jordan Delutis

Georgia

Jordan Delutis, 18 years old, spent 10 years in the State of Georgia’s foster care system. Jordan has been in and out of care since 2008 and has experienced around 12 different placements. After experiencing depression while being in care, Jordan was placed back with his two brothers, which helped... Read more

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Elisabeth Burke

Tennessee

Elisabeth Burke has spent 7 years in foster care in New Jersey and 2 years in Tennessee. She is currently in extended care. Elisabeth experienced multiple placements in two states. She credits some families she stayed with as helping her to build appropriate relationships. Placement in extended care is helping... Read more

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Anthony Christon

Oklahoma

Anthony spent 17 years in the State of Oklahoma foster care system. Anthony describes his years in care as both “good and bad”, but he made it through school and is now a Junior in college. He explains that even though it was hard, he is happy with how his... Read more

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Kassidy Geehan

Montana

Kassidy Geehan, age 19, spent 2 years in Montana’s Child Welfare system until she aged out. Kassidy was thankful enough to be placed in only one placement where she had a good experience, however, she did experience lots of travel from town to town in order to complete her education... Read more

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Keyara Hargrove

Montana

Keyara Hargrove, age 18, spent time in Montanna’s Child Welfare system. Keyara first entered foster care at 6 years old. She had 6 foster placements, all of which she didn’t have a good experience. Her time in foster care she endured many challenges, some of which were a failed adoption... Read more

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Kayla Eckerman

Iowa

Kayla Eckerman, 24 years old, spent 9 years in the State of Iowa’s Child Welfare system. Kayla entered foster care at 2 years old and again at age 14. During her time in care, she experienced kinship care, foster homes, adoption, and residential & shelter placements. Despite attending eight different... Read more

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Rebecca Kinard

Michigan

Rebecca Kinard, age 20, spent 2 years in Michigan’s Child Welfare system. Rebecca’s foster care experience was, for the most part, a good experience. She had a loving foster family that made her feel like she was one of their own children. Their love and support helped her engage and... Read more

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Graciela Alejandra Chavoya Charles

California

Graciela Alejandra Chavoya Charles, age 21, from California Graciela experienced kinship/relative care since she was a little girl. Legally she never technically entered California’s Child Welfare system. Graciela experienced homelessness, family separation, and many other challenges. At the age of 16 years old she was able to create stability for... Read more

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Ashley Henry

Missouri

Ashley Henry, age 18, spent 5 years in Missouri’s Child Welfare system. Ashley entered care at 13 years old and experienced a total of 10 placements. During her time in care, she became a mother to a beautiful baby boy. Amongst all the adversity and stress experienced from being in... Read more

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