Oklahoma

Anthony spent 17 years in the State of Oklahoma foster care system. Anthony describes his years in care as both “good and bad”, but he made it through school and is now a Junior in college. He explains that even though it was hard, he is happy with how his... Read more

David Hall was placed in Oklahoma’s foster care system twice. His time in care included kinship, traditional, and congregate care placements that resulted in an expedited case due to negligence and overmedication, fearing liability. In his early adolescence, he experienced multiple breaking points and was involved in the juvenile justice... Read more

Fushkte V doesn’t spend much time sitting around. Fushkte has worked with Y.I.A. (Youth in Action) to help elders in the community with chores around the house. He placed ribbons around courthouses to focus attention on Child Abuse Awareness Month. Fushkte has volunteered to work with homeless pets, made signs... Read more

Joshua, 23, serves on the YES Board in Oklahoma. During his sixteen years in foster care, he lived in 15-20 homes, including group homes, family placements and shelters. Despite those challenges, Joshua was part of National Honor Society in high school and graduated with a 3.9 GPA. He served as... Read more