Christiana's Journey and Call to Action

Christiana, one of our Youth Permanency Workers, shares her story as a former foster youth who entered the system at 13 and aged out through the extended foster care program. Navigating her teenage years in foster care was challenging, but she was grateful to remain with her brother. Her experiences shaped her identity and fueled her passion for advocating for systemic change within child welfare. Despite the hardships, she thrived with the support of mentors, graduating with honors from San Diego State University in 2022 with a double major in Political Science and Criminal Justice.
Beyond #FosterCareAwarenessMonth, we need your continued support for current foster youth. Together we can achieve better policies, provide mentors, resource families, and raise awareness about local children's needs.
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