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Levi Wentz

Pennsylvania

Levi Wentz spent 5 years in foster care in the state of Pennsylvania’s Child welfare system while taking care of his brother and sister. He is proud to have stayed on the honor roll throughout middle school, despite having to work extra hard to catch up after changes in placement... Read more

2019 Outstanding Young Leaders

Tommy Edwards

Texas

Tommy spent 5 years in the State of Texas’ foster care system before being adopted at age 13. The adoption failed however and Tommy was homeless during his years in High School. After High School, Tommy graduated from Texas State University in 2017 and now works for a terrific organization... Read more

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Heaven Shaman-Page

Michigan

Heaven Shaman-Page, age 22, spent time in Michigan’s Child Welfare System. Heaven was born in Detroit Michigan, she entered care at the age of one. Heaven bounce from living in Ohio and Michigan through most of her foster care experience. She experiences serval placements within care, a foster home, kinship/relative... Read more

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Faith Burtenshaw

Missouri

Faith Burtenshaw, age 19, spent seven years in Missouri’s Child Welfare system. Faith first entered foster care in 2003 and then again in 2012. The first time she entered care she had gone to 3 homes; a temporary placement, a boys and girls shelter, then a regular foster home. The... Read more

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Stephanie Kim

Hawaii

Stephanie Kim, 24 years old, spent six years in the State of Hawaii’s foster care system. Stephanie has a bachelor’s degree in English and journalism from the University of Hawaii at Manoa. While in college, she worked for EPIC ‘Ohana, a non-profit organization that serves families and children impacted by... Read more

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Jade Vollner

Oregon

Jade Vollner has spent just over a year in Oregon’s child welfare system. Jade entered care at fourteen and experienced 2 foster home placements. She has two siblings with whom she enjoys spending her free time with. Jade enjoys singing, hiking, and coloring. She is an accomplished athlete, representing her... Read more

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Katrina Edwards

Arkansas

Katrina, 19 years old, spent 8+ years in the State of Alaska’s foster care system. Katrina is currently in care and has experienced over 50 different placements. Despite many changes in school and living situations, She graduated from high school and earned her driver’s permit. She currently interns for the... Read more

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Robert Taylor

Tennessee

Robert Taylor was in care for 8 years in Tennessee’s Child welfare system. Robert reports that he and his siblings had some hard experiences in care, including a failed adoption and sibling separation. After entering extended care, he was able to graduate from High School and is proud to have... Read more

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Jillian Clark-Duteil

Arizona

Jillian Clark-Duteil, age 20, Arizona’s Child Welfare system. Jillian entered care at the age of 15 and experienced kinship/relative care. She was placed with a good family friend where she and her sibling got to maintain their connection. Throughout her experience in foster care, Jillian and her sister were forced... Read more

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Taylor Alaniz

Texas

Taylor Alaniz was in care for 8 years in Texas’s Child welfare system. Taylor recalls at least 12 foster homes, 3 residential treatment centers, several hospitalizations, and countless stays in juvenile detention, she doesn’t remember them all. She does remember many people who helped her and “protected” her when she... Read more

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