Oct 28, 2019
In part 2 of Tony's story, the focus shifts to suggestions on how the foster care system could be reformed from the perspective of someone who has lived through it. Tony shares his experiences and current involvement with aged out youth in the community and discusses the resources available to them. With the...
Sep 20, 2019
In part 1 of Tony’s brave story he recounts entering the foster care system at a very young age due to neglect by his mother. Tony bounced around between 18 different foster homes before being adopted with his siblings at the age of 6. Tony, however, could not escape the abuse which continued during the term of his...
Apr 18, 2019
Krystal was removed from her home at a young age due to physical abuse. She was transitioned in and out of different shelters, RTCs, and group homes throughout her youth. She is now a senior at the University of North Texas and hopes to turn her love for writing and poetry into a career.
If you are a former foster child...
Mar 20, 2019
After multiple challenges and trauma, Joan chose to be placed in a group home rather than foster care. She tells us about her pleasant experiences growing up there compared to her tumultuous past in foster care and her opinion on the Texas Legislature’s ban on group homes.
If you are a former foster child who aged out...