Fostercaresystem Stories

"My name is Vivian Thornhill, and I want out of the system." To 17 year old Vivian, life seems pretty normal. Leaving her foster home in a few months on her eighteenth birthday, and wanting to search for her real family, what could go wrong? Not everyone is best at keeping secrets. When strange things start happening, it can only spiral downhill. Will Vivian's new discovery make her wanted or unwanted? There's only one way to find out... (cover credits to @stcphany!)

A spoken word poem about kids that feel lost in the foster care system

At seven years old Amanda Lloyd has learned to tuck her hopes away-each promise of a forever home shattered by the revolving door of foster care Then a headline changes everything: USWNT superstar Carli Lloyd reads Amanda's story and makes a decision that surprises even her toughest opponents. With her husband Brian Hollins by her side, Carli embarks a journey of paperwork and patience, joy and setbacks, Amanda laughter fills spaces that have long stood empty. This unforgettable tale of dreams reclaimed and families proves sometimes the strongest goals are off the field.

"God loved the world so much that he gave his one and only Son so that whoever believes in him may not be lost, but have eternal life." ~John 3: 16 For Sue Mae knowing this truth was all that kept her going when nothing in her life was anything but pain. Watch as she goes from a curious little girl to a struggling teen to a professed believer. Come along and witness Sue Mae's journey on her path with Jesus. Read her tail of fear, hope, sorrow, joy, and the ultimate unconditional love.

The story of two complicated people falling in love. ======== - Cover by @arvticmichael

Hannah has been in the foster care system since she was six and it hasn't been easy. What happens when she is placed at a foster group home to finish out her last year with surprisingly nice people in a good environment? Will things go good or will it just end up being another big disappointment.

"We know who we are, but not of what we may be." - Shakespeare