The Hope Center’s Youth Advisory Board is made up of current and former Transition Program participants.
The Youth Advisory Board guides our program development and implementation. They also advocate for foster teens in the community and with local leaders. We are grateful for the work to help create more impactful programs for their peers and the next generation of foster youth.
Where you’ll find me when I’m not at work: At home with my boys
Hidden talent: Abstract Drawing
Favorite HS class: Teen Living
Where you’ll find me when I’m not at work: I’m usually doing school work or on my phone catching up
Favorite movie: Marvel movies.
Hidden talent: I can keep a straight face for a really long time.
Favorite HS class: Science
Where you’ll find me when I’m not at work: At my friend’s house.
Favorite book: The Five People You Meet in Heaven
Hidden talent: Dancing
Favorite HS class: History
Where you’ll find me when I’m not at work: At home cuddling with my pupper or trail walking.
Favorite movie: Life is Beautiful
Hidden talent: Making doggies love me.
Favorite HS class: Forensics
“My worst fear is not being successful. Success to me means–as long aas I’m happy and not struggling, that’s success to me. If I can pay my bills and I have a little left over to live and I’m not stressed out, that’s success for me. That’s good enough. I’m actually studying Physical Education at Wake Tech now. I decided I wanted to work with kids. I love working with the kids and I can tell its my calling because I have always loved kids and have been good with them.”
Nationally, only 20% of young people with a history of foster care pursue postsecondary education.
At The Hope Center, 28% of our participants pursued higher education in 2016. We work together with young people so they can achieve their goals in education.
“My worst fear is not being successful. Success to me means–as long as I’m happy and not struggling, that’s success to me. If I can pay my bills and I have a little left over to live and I’m not stressed out, that’s success for me. That’s good enough. I’m actually studying Physical Education at Wake Tech now. I decided I wanted to work with kids. I love working with the kids and I can tell its my calling because I have always loved kids and have been good with them.”
Nationally, only 20% of young people with a history of foster care pursue postsecondary education.
At The Hope Center, 28% of our participants pursued higher education in 2016. We work together with young people so they can achieve their goals in education.
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