India, 16
I’m in 11th grade and I’m graduating in 2011. I’ve been in YIP for about 6 months. Bye.

Theresa, 15
Hello, my name is Theresa and I am 15 years old. I am a freshman in high school.

Jessica, 17
Hello, my name is Jessica. I am 17 years old. I am a junior I high school. I am taking a medical program in high school. I have been coming to YIP for two years.

Whitney, 19
My name is Whitney. I’m 19 and I’m a sophomore in college. I’m dual majoring in English and Journalism/Mass Communications. After college, I plan o becoming an English teacher at a high school level. I play rugby, snowboard, and work at Tim Horton’s.

Dustin, 17
I have been in Youth in Progress for 1 year. I have been in foster care for 2 and a half years. I’m in eleventh grade and my interests are tattoos, Wicca, and cooking.

Joe, 16
Grade - 11th
Length in care – 4 months
Graduation 2011

Jonathan, 16
Grade – 11th
In care – 4 months
Graduation 2011

Gillie, 17
I’m currently in 11th grade. I’ve been in YIP for 1 month.

Keisha, 18
I’m a senior and will be graduating in June 2010. I’ve been in YIP for about 5 years now and will be sticking with it for many years to come. I’ve been working at McDonald’s for about a year now.

Jeffrey, 18
I’m in the 12th grade. I’ve been in YIP 5 years. My graduation date is 2010.

Katrina, 17
My name is Katrina. I am 17. I am in 11th grade and am graduating June 2011. I plan on going to college. I have been in foster care for 7 months. I love drawing, writing, and playing soccer. I am a really creative and outgoing person. I want to be a veterinarian when I graduate college.

Cindy, age 14
Hey everybody, my name is Cindy, my nickname is Maecie.  My favorite thing to do is hangout with my friends.  My favorite food is kiwi. My favorite thing to do to pass time is sleep and chill and listen to my music.  My pet peeve is when people are talking and after every sentence they say, “OK”.  I’m currently in a foster home which has been treating me good.  These people treat me with respect.  I don’t see these people as family though.  But anyways, I wanna own a daycare center for little children when I’m older.  Thanks for your attention… Peace – Maecie

James, age 18
I am a high school grad going to college in the spring for computer technology.  I hope to graduate college with an associates and bachelor’s degree.  I love animals and want a tiger.  I am a foster youth of 6 years.  I am a youth facilitator for Getting Solid.

LaToya, age 17
I’m 17 and in the 11th grade, passing all my classes.  I’ve been in foster care for 10 years and been in 8 homes.  I’m soon to get adopted by a good family.  When I graduate I want to go to college for criminal justice to be a homicide detective.  I want to get married and have kids.  I have done speaking at some meetings and other things for foster kids.

Sage, age 17
I have been in care about 8 years.  I am a junior in high school and my plans are to go to college, get a big house and live it up!  Right now I live in a foster home.  RESPECT ya know.

Michael C., 16 years old, Buffalo, NY
I am currently a 10th grader in high school. I have spent many years in foster care and my future goals include going to college and attending the Army.

DJ, 15 years old, Buffalo, NY
I am currently in the 10th grade. I have been in foster care since 2003. My hobbies are drawing and computers. My future goal is to attend DeVry for Graphic Design

Brittany C., 16 years old, Buffalo
As a youth in foster care, I have achieved a lot of goals in my life. I got accepted into Maritime Charter School.

Shaquanna F., 19 years old, Buffalo
I am sincerely involved with foster care youth because I knew from experience that foster care youth are stereotyped and I would like to be one of the youth that change that outlook.

Kamil G., Buffalo
I am 21 years old and successfully aged out of foster care.

Amanda C., age 20, Buffalo
I am a freshman in college and I have my own Internet Company. It is: creationsinspired.com password – choices

James D., 17 years old, Randolph, NY
I play football, baseball and I love to hang with friends. I am currently holding a part-time job working with sound systems and computer graphics and design.

Ryan, age 18
I’m a new YIP member, but have become very active in our regional group and state wide program. I have recently become part of the statewide retreat family.

Keisha, 15
I love to run and play basketball. I’m a high honor roll student. I’m from Salamanca, NY I always love helping people out and having fun.

Daniell, 16, Randolph
I’m going into foster care. I have completed the program at Randolph Children’s Home.

Brittany, 16, Jamestown, NY
I have a 6 month old son, Shodar and I’m working on getting my GED. I’m energetic and talkative when you get to know me.

Alicia, 16
I am very involved with youth. I love to help out with others and make myself feel good about it. By doing this, it has a major impact on my heart and life.

Whitney and I’m 16. I live in Randolph.
I like playing soccer, reading and writing.

I’m Jonathon from Niagara Falls, NY

Jared, 17
I was born in Olean. I like to read and go horseback riding.