Success Story Foster Care Heroes

January 2013 Hero

| January 2nd, 2013

Thuch Malual Deng graduated from the University of Washington on June 11, 2010 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health/Individualized Studies and Diversity.  He came to this country a “lost boy of the Sudan;” he knows his graduation date but not his birthday – all “lost boys” celebrate on January 1 because, “growing up without […]

December 2012 Hero

| December 1st, 2012

Every child needs a hero, somebody who believes in them wholeheartedly, and who is always on their side. Katie Napolitano, VP at a social impact investment company, is also Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) to six New York City foster children, ages 4-19.  These brothers and sisters had only been in the same room together […]

November 2012 Hero

| November 1st, 2012

All Ja’Nelle Earle ever wanted was a “regular family.”  “You know,” she says, “like a perfect TV family with a stay-at-home mom.”

June 2012 Heroes

| May 24th, 2012

June’s heroes are Victor and Connie Erlacher. The Erlachers have fostered more than 50 children and teens over the last 30 years. Find out more!