When I lived in Rhode Island, I worked as a case manager for an independent living program for young adults who were transitioning out of foster care. Leah was my sweetest and brightest client, and now she is an advocate for other foster care youth. She's awesome. Check out this feature piece about her journey: from a failing foster care system to graduate school. She now works in Higher Ed, and continues to fight for educational opportunities for foster youth. This kid is awesome, and I am so proud :)http://www.childrensrights.org/news-events/cr-blog/a-struggle-for-education-in-foster-care/
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I love positive and uplifting stories like this. We need to see more of them. Thanks for sharing!
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