Oregon

Veronica Davidson

Veronica Davidson, age 20, is currently a student at Oregon State University. Due to Oregon’s late release from school, Veronica is joining the All-Star a bit later than her fellow interns, so please check www.fosterclub.com for Veronica’s photo and bio.Read more

2007 All-Stars

Katie RosensteinHouston

Oregon

In foster care 10 years, Oregon Katie was placed into care three separate times throughout childhood, beginning at 18 months. Her last period in permanent care was for 7 years. She lived in a total of 10 homes, where she experienced different cultures, religions and values. Katie is currently attending... Read more

2008 All-Stars

Nichole Kahn

Oregon

Nichole entered the foster care system at the age of 17 shortly after her biological parents separated. Her younger biological sister stayed with her mother, and her biological brother stayed with her father. Nichole was lucky to be placed with very loving and supportive foster parents. She still has a... Read more

2012 All-Stars

Jonathan Santiago

Oregon

Jonathan entered the foster care system at age 16. He is pleased to say that he maintains positive connections with his mother and his siblings to this day. Jonathan is a proud of the things he has been through in life because they have made him a stronger person today... Read more

2012 All-Stars

Lydia M. Sterba

Oregon

Lydia Entered the state’s care at the age of 4 alongside her siblings. After many foster homes, two failed kinship care placements and an upwards of eight elementary schools she was separated from her siblings. Shortly after being placed in her mother's care at the age of nine, her mother... Read more

2013 All-Stars

Aryelle McBride

Oregon

In May of 2010 Aryelle was put into foster care with one (of three) of her older sisters and both of her two little brothers. She went through five different placements over four years including emergency receiving homes, kinship, and APPLA. After 4 years in care, she aged out at... Read more

2014 All-Stars

Cory Davidson

Oregon

Cory Davidson is now a 20 year old who has spent 14 years in Oregon's foster care system. He has three younger siblings who he tries to be a positive role model for and has a burning passion for advocacy and helping others. A recent high school graduate, he is... Read more

2014 All-Stars

Naomi Beers

Oregon

Naomi spent 8 years in Oregon's foster care system. Naomi has been in and out of care for 8 years. Currently, she is training for a managerial position at her job. Naomi enjoys connecting with her community; she has volunteered for Relay for Life, Cat Adoption Team, and Helping Hands... Read more

2017 Outstanding Young Leaders

Michelle Palmer

Oregon

Michelle spent 15 years in Oregon's foster care system. Michelle spent a total of 15 years in state’s custody during her childhood. She struggled with moving during the 7 different placements, but focused on choir which was the only activity regularly accessible to her. Currently, Michelle serves as a leader... Read more

2017 Outstanding Young Leaders

Whitney Pitalo

Oregon

Whitney spent 6 years in Oregon's foster care system. Whitney entered care at the age of two due to her parents struggles with addiction and providing for the needs of six children. She has experienced learning challenges due to Fetal Alcohol Syndrome. Whitney experienced kinship care then was placed in... Read more

2017 Outstanding Young Leaders

Oregon

Veronica Davidson

Katie RosensteinHouston

Nichole Kahn

Jonathan Santiago

Lydia M. Sterba

Aryelle McBride

Cory Davidson

Naomi Beers

Michelle Palmer

Whitney Pitalo

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