Speranza Gonzalez's journey reflects the struggles of foster youth faced with daunting statistics, yet she rises above by pursuing a master's degree and aiming to foster herself.
There are not many places and organizations that you can find a familiar face, especially within child welfare. Having support from Lakita has been vital for my journey.
Without the traditional safety net of parents, foster youth who age out of the system have a 50% chance of experiencing homelessness, and a 69% chance of being incarcerated.
Gonzalez's strict upbringing by her mother led to a pivotal moment of rebellion, where she discovered her own voice and began charting her own path.
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