Edana has learned that growth doesn’t require perfect conditions; only resilience, support and the courage to keep going. Growing up, Edana’s childhood was marked by instability. When she was seven, her older brother was removed from their home. By the time she was...
At 20 years old, Devin now feels confident about the future he is building and has strong faith in his direction. Growing up, he spent time in foster homes and under the care of the Department of Children and Families (DCF).
At 18, many young adults rely on parents and friends for guidance, stability and a safety net when life becomes difficult. For thousands of teens leaving foster care, that support is absent.
For most of her life, Alexis has navigated challenges far beyond what many young people face. Entering foster care at just 12 years old, she moved through multiple homes, three different high schools and a constant cycle of change. Stability was rare.
“She was basically an angel for me; always there and came out to support me whenever I needed it.” Those are the words of Alex, an ambitious 21-year-old who faced challenges early in his life.
For LifeSet young adult Lauryn, family is more than just biological ties; it’s the people she’s met in her journey.
When Kauna was just 11 months old, she and her mother were caught in gunfire while sitting on a porch. Her mother died. Kauna survived, and her childhood was forever changed.
At just 18 years old, Elijah is a jack-of-all-trades: senior, club member, football team captain and yes, student body president, who will give a speech at his high school graduation in June.
When Mary laces up her skates and steps onto the ice, the world gets quiet. It’s one of the coping skills she’s discovered on her journey with the help of LifeSet. A journey that has taken her from years of instability to a place of strength, purpose and hope.
Growing up, Jaiden’s life was marked by chaos and uncertainty. At 17, an abuse and neglect report was filed on her mother after years in a volatile and abusive household.