Nevada

Autumn Robertson 2 years in Foster Care 21 years old She/her/hers Autumn Robertson is a student at the University of Nevada, Reno, studying economics and sociology. She intends to continue her education and seek out a Master’s degree after graduation, with the goal of using her knowledge to support large... Read more

Takota, 19, Nevada’s foster care system. Takota’s experiences in foster care have made him open-minded and aware of the cruelty that lives in our world. He wants to be that genuine person that people can trust and confide in. Every second of the foster care system gave him a boost... Read more

Alex DeMaranville -Robinson 5 years in Nevada’s foster care system 19 years old She/Her/Hers Alex is a young adult from Gardnerville Nevada. Alex was in care for 5 years. She was adopted at 16 and her faith gives her strength to preserve throughout the hardships she encounters. Alex advocates for... Read more

Emilio Swann 9 years in Nevada’s foster care system 21 years old He/Him/His Emilio Swann, a name that will be remembered for making an impact of awareness to the foster community all around the nation. Emilio entered care at 4 years old. During his time in care, Emilio experienced 8... Read more

Jenaya Meyer entered Nevada’s child welfare system at the age of 16. She transitioned to multiple placements including congregate care and kinship placement. While in care, Jenaya balanced working and volunteering with Ron Wood Family Resource Center. Not only that, but she graduated highschool with honors, and advanced placement classes... Read more

4 years in Nevada Foster Care System Liz is a 19-year-old All-Star from Nevada. During her time in the foster care system, she was placed in four different homes. During this time she experienced hospitalization, physical and mental abuse, and homelessness. Despite her struggles, Liz participated in ROTC all four... Read more

Years in care: 12 After being introduced into the foster care system at age 7, Nick's journey included challenging obstacles including transitioning over 30 times while living in foster care. During high school Nick decided to play football. Nick felt because football was a contact sport it ultimately helped him... Read more

Years in care: 3 Yael was put into the Las Vegas foster care system two separate times due to her parent's addiction. She experienced 2 foster homes and 3 kinship placements. Her first experience in care was a month before her first year of High school. Less than a year... Read more

Age 23, 6 years in Nevada’s foster care system. Richard is an aged out youth from Southern Nevada. He entered the foster care system at the age of 12 years old and experienced eight different placements in his six years in care. Richard was very involved in his own case... Read more

Ollie entered Nevada’s foster care system at age 9. She experienced many placements, several of which she describes as therapy foster homes which helped her to cope with the passing of her mother. Despite her many placements Ollie did have the opportunity to be adopted by a loving family. After... Read more