2019 All-Stars

Brandi Beyer 2 years in Winconsin ’s foster care system 19 years old She/Her/Hers Brandi entered the foster care system at 16 but was in kinship/relative care at 13. Brandi was adopted 2 weeks before her 18th birthday. Brandi is an active member of her local state and local youth... Read more

Chalyce Hurt 2.5 years in Idaho’s foster care system 23 years old She/Her/Hers Chalyce entered Idaho’s Foster Care system at the age of 15. She had two different placements, one in kinship and one in a regular foster home. She entered care with three of her younger siblings. However critical... 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

Vivianna Castillo-Roybal 8 years in Minnesota’s foster care system 20 years old She/Her/Hers Vivianna was placed into care at 13 with her two younger brothers. They separated her and her siblings upon entering care. She lived in foster homes, group homes, relative homes, and psychiatric hospitals. It was at 17... Read more

Rimy Morris 10 years in Indiana’s foster care system She/Her/Hers Rimy aged out of care in January 2019 and has fiercely pursued a career in foster care advocacy. Rimy is a student at Purdue University Northwest where she majors in Communication. Rimy’s passion for foster care advocacy stems not only... Read more

Patrick Gem Gabbett 20 years old He/Him/His & They/Them/Theirs Woodland, California 3 years in California's child welfare system. Patrick entered care at 17 after escaping his abusive family and has opted into extended care. Since then, Patrick has experienced a foster home, SILP (a supervised independent living placement), homelessness, and... Read more

Jasper Gain Age: 23 Pronouns: She/her/hers Jasper Is attending school at Missouri State University. She plans on graduating in 2021 with a Bachelor of Science in International History and a Bachelor of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders. Her emphasis is Education of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, so... Read more

Hannah Royal 6 years in Oregon’s foster care system 22 years old She/Her/Hers Hannah entered care at 14, had a voluntary open case after she graduated high school, and aged out of care at 21. While in foster care, Hannah experienced five different placements, which included kinship care with her... Read more

Halley Miller 6 months in Michigan’s foster care system 20 years old She/Her/Hers Halley entered care at 16, where she experienced 2 foster home placements. The initial home was a terrible experience for her and her siblings - where she questions if they were even certified to be a foster... 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