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Real-Life Advocate : Ashley

May 22, 2015 by FAAZWebII Leave a Comment

Real Life Advocates

Learn 6 Ways To Be a Champion For Foster Youth and Young Adults.

For the month of May, to show our support for Foster Care Month, we will be highlighting young adults and sharing their experiences as an advocate for foster youth. Read Ashley’s story below:

“I’m going to school to follow my passions and make a change in the lives of our youth.”

Ashley is currently attending University of Arizona, and is pursuing her degree in Social Work and in Graphic Design. From her experience in foster care, she is passionate about helping others by providing input on how foster care can better meet the needs of youth. She is looking forward to turning her advocacy skills into action, as she speaks with foster families on the importance of fostering young adults.

Real-Life Advocate : Donñe

May 21, 2015 by FAAZWebII Leave a Comment

Real Life Advocates

Learn 6 Ways To Be a Champion For Foster Youth and Young Adults.

For the month of May, to show our support for Foster Care Month, we will be highlighting young adults and sharing their experiences as an advocate for foster youth. Read Donne’s story below: Donne_BlogPost

“Sports are my passion.”

Donne is an active member on the Fostering Advocates Arizona Young Adult Leadership Board. From her passion of sports, Donne is a firm believer in staying healthy and leading a balanced work and school life. Donne is a voice for young adults in foster care to live a balanced and healthy life-style in order to improve outcomes in education and physical and mental health.

Real-Life Advocate : Ben

May 20, 2015 by FAAZWebII Leave a Comment

Real Life Advocates

Learn 6 Ways To Be a Champion For Foster Youth and Young Adults.

For the month of May, to show our support for Foster Care Month, we will be highlighting young adults and sharing their experiences as an advocate for foster youth. Read Ben’s story below:

“I want to help improve systems of care for current and future members.”

Ben is passionate about improving the lives of the 17,000 children and youth in Arizona foster care. From his personal experience in a group home setting, as well as independent living, Ben feels that he can shed a personal light on the resources and services impacting young adults in care. As an IT specialist for Jewish Family & Children Services, Ben plans to continue pursuing his educational goals in 2015. He hopes that other foster alumni will utilize resources such as the Education Training Voucher and the Arizona Tuition Waiver to aspire and obtain their educational goals as well.

Real-Life Advocate : Bianca

May 19, 2015 by FAAZWebII Leave a Comment

Real Life Advocates

Learn 6 Ways To Be a Champion For Foster Youth and Young Adults.

For the month of May, to show our support for Foster Care Month, we will be highlighting young adults and sharing their experiences as an advocate for foster youth. Read Bianca’s story below:

“I believe that everyone has something to say…”

Bianca is a strong believer in personal expression. Being on the Fostering Advocates Arizona Young Adult Leadership Board, she feels this is the time to advocate and speak for herself and on behalf of the young adults in foster care that she represents. Bianca believes that everyone has a voice when it comes to important issues facing young adults in care such as housing, employment, and physical and mental health.

Real-Life Advocate : Frank

May 15, 2015 by FAAZWebII Leave a Comment

Real Life Advocates

Learn 6 Ways To Be a Champion For Foster Youth and Young Adults.

For the month of May, to show our support for Foster Care Month, we will be highlighting young adults and sharing their experiences as an advocate for foster youth. Read Frank’s story below:

“My passion is improving the lives of others. Because of my experience on the Fostering Advocates Arizona (FAAZ) Youth Leadership Board, I decided to major in Public Policy. With a career in public service, I’ll leave Arizona a better place.”

Like many young adults on our FAAZ Youth Leadership Board, Frank wants to pave the way for future generations aging and transitioning out of foster care in Arizona.

Frank is a huge advocate of Arizona’s College Tuition Waiver. He has also participated in Opportunity Passport™ program and recently made an asset match. Read more here.

“I’m going to school to follow my passions and make a change in the lives of our youth.”

“Sports are my passion.”

Read more about Donñe here.

“I believe that everyone has something to say…”

“My passion is improving the lives of others. Because of my experience on the Fostering Advocates Arizona (FAAZ) Youth Leadership Board, I decided to major in Public Policy. With a career in public service, I’ll leave Arizona a better place.”

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