Unprotected: Aging Out Of Foster Care

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Christina Abraham’s 21st birthday loomed with dread. The milestone meant she was aging out of the foster care system and needed to find her own place to live. Christina met with NBC News’ Antonia Hylton in the months surrounding that deadline, sharing her experience in a group home and the obstacles to securing housing in New York City.
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@The_Quili Жыл бұрын

I aged out of foster care. My parents simply didn't want me as an adolescent. I had no support system after and had dealt with homelessness on and off since. Kids need support and someone that cares!

@celenajones6352 Жыл бұрын

I'm so sorry that you had to go through that. Hopefully things have gotten better for you now.

@beyourself2444 8 ай бұрын

How can your parents simply not want you, were you misbehaving and they couldn't control you? Children have a right to support but children have a right to do the right thing, be trainable and obedient.

@phexi419 6 ай бұрын

@@beyourself2444What a sick and disgusting comment

@nunyadambusiness3530 3 ай бұрын

@@beyourself2444 Children do not have the conscious ability as an adult. If you can't handle an "out of control" kid, then you don't deserve kids.

@Victoria-nx6rr 2 ай бұрын

We as a country have failed all foster children. Wow, you are dealing with issues that many adults are unable to navigate . Can't wait to see what you become a lawyer, à Doctor, even à advocate for future foster care kids, group homes, or any kid in need. You are the pioneering light! 😊😊😊😊😊

@bavery6957 Жыл бұрын

This young woman is going to "make it", no matter what. Her strength runs deep...

@mariastevens6406 9 ай бұрын

You'd be surprised. Sometimes things outside our control can do it

@hellobot67 2 ай бұрын

That doesn't always happen. You can be strong and still suffer

@Silentkittey Ай бұрын

I think that’s the root of the problem. This being told to foster kids either by rewarding their suffering with strength or putting them down for not being strong enough.

@divinedianec3170 Ай бұрын

I wish the interviewer would ask her, What does she want to become because if she went to school she could escape this group home and begin a whole new life for herself. God has a plan for everyone like me, you, and this young lady, and we all have a calling, and a purpose in this life to fulfill. This is not the end of the story for Christina.

@m.htruth8880 Ай бұрын

Everybody is strong for a while, how abt we shut down these trafficking organizations instead of using toxic positivity?

@zuzao8273 Ай бұрын

After all of her cruel lonely life , she still has this good pure soul, couruge, kindness. I hope God will protect her

@ms.t3039 28 күн бұрын

They go hungry on the weekend????? The stupid-advisor knows this; the kids have told this person they don’t eat when he is not there on the weekends. And that person does nothing???? That person goes home and has dinner knowing they left hungry kids behind????? I’m so mad right now

@user-qk3fr5ko3i 25 күн бұрын

😂

@YosefA.Charis 21 күн бұрын

Amen halleluYah God is good and He is merciful guiding leading amazing blessins amen you are blest amen and amen again halleluYah kamfo Yehowa Jesus Yesu Kristos ameno uminom wɔta o’ buhay ❤

@jennifertai805 Ай бұрын

I was a former foster youth. It's been a struggle always being in survival mode constantly struggling with basic needs with no safety net to fall back on.

@Inquisitor2024 Ай бұрын

It's hard for an adult, and I can understand from a youth's perspective as well. Hope you're ok❤

@KC-gu6bi Жыл бұрын

So, kids raised in foster care face the same situation going out into the world as someone who has been incarcerated. How messed up is that? God bless the people at Hearts to Homes for helping young people get the helpful launch into the world that every kid deserves.

@CherylRyanRoberts 2 ай бұрын

Well that's an odd comparison.. I can see where you're coming from. Kid's forcefully or deceitfully removed from their homes over medicated told they have a new mom and dad foster mom foster dad and when they fight their ideology are further medicated. Because the kids must have a mental problem If they want their bio aka real parents.. I can accept your point of view probably in like 80 percent of Foster care kidnappings.

@susuilu Ай бұрын

@@CherylRyanRoberts the system is really corrupt

@Catherineintuitive Ай бұрын

@@KC-gu6bi good point

@m.htruth8880 Ай бұрын

@@CherylRyanRoberts They are incarcerated. Being trafficked, labeled, drugged, abused, SA'ed, and etc while being locked up is incarceration. I don't know why ppl act like there's a difference in these systems, which are all connceted

@cammie8701 26 күн бұрын

no, they don't! folks in jail made bad decisions! foster. children are victims!

@BorahaeBitch7 Жыл бұрын

During college, I worked at a transitional group home for older kids getting ready to age out. We guided them on things like applying for a license, for college, for a job, writing a resume, how to cook, how to budget, how to pay bills, etc. Just so thankful that we had the staff and resources to really see things through. The best part was running into some of them after they left the home and getting a hug and a thank you and hearing about all the good things going on in their lives. Some would have others believe that resources are scarce but it's truly not. If we could just prioritize the well-being of people first, above all else, no one would have to go without the basics...food, clothing, and shelter...and maybe even one person that cares.

@chrissya8296 Жыл бұрын

You’re so amazing! Thank you for helping people like me!

@vbrown6445 Жыл бұрын

@@chrissya8296 Your story really touched me. Thank you for being so open to sharing. I'm wishing all the best for you- that you accomplish all your goals and continue to build your own chosen family made up of friends and people who love you because you are so wonderful.

@kigo641 Жыл бұрын

Chrissy…you are beautiful and strong. I pray you’re doing well. Has anyone come forward to support you through this experience?

@economicdevelopmentplannin8715 Жыл бұрын

We're helping kids to get jobs and buy a house in cash with a spouse by 22. Especially excited whenever we get to help kids in foster care

@economicdevelopmentplannin8715 Жыл бұрын

@@chrissya8296 a bedroom bathroom suite in DC area on bus stops is under 150k renovated. Working 2 full-time minimum wage jobs will allow you to payoff this mortgage in under 3 years. Then dump the rest of your income into dividend paying stocks like Verizon. Pretty soon, your dividend income will exceed the cost of your groceries and property taxes and utilities yearly. If you want help getting a couple jobs in DC area, please let me know

@QUEENZEE777 Ай бұрын

I hope she's still doing okay. She's a beautiful spirit.

@happygrandma4ruthP Жыл бұрын

I worked in a group home and was let go because I reported the mistreatment of the children.

@chrissya8296 Жыл бұрын

That’s so unfortunate. Thank you for trying to do the right thing.

@AshleyLegare Жыл бұрын

You did the right thing..God bless you Angel❤

@jamila442 Ай бұрын

I hate when people did the right thing and get in trouble.

@SheilaLJones Ай бұрын

You are a gem 💎 for doing that

@m.htruth8880 Ай бұрын

@@jamila442Cash for kids system staff commonly leave with PTSD themselves from being "forced" to help staff abuse m0lest kids.

@bluebonbon22 Жыл бұрын

When I was told as a teen that once I was out out of the juvenile detention I would have to go to a group home to live, I ran away at 18. This was in the 1960's when the age of adulthood was 21. I left Minnesota and never looked back. It was difficult and many problems were still in my future. BUT I'm now 75, I've got adult children, adult grandchildren and I'm very happy to have 10 great-grandchildren. I was in foster care starting as an infant, adopted, then again in foster care, unadopted, and a runaway. But I am still alive!

@Hey-Ro Жыл бұрын

I understand her. I was in foster care from 6 - 18, 5 different homes/schools. One thing I know, having the right parents and listening to them changed the direction of my life. But, most importantly accepting the Lord Jesus Christ truly change my life forever. My quick story: I went from foster care to working on feature films. Endgame, Star wars, Sonic 2, etc

@chrissya8296 Жыл бұрын

That is so amazing. It’s always great seeing fellow foster kids have positive experiences ❤

@miamiflorida6965 25 күн бұрын

Amen! 🙏🩷🙏

@FeliciaFollum Жыл бұрын

As a foster parent this is so disheartening. We tried so hard with all of the kids.

@bloodlove93 3 ай бұрын

maybe you did, but it seems many dont,and honestly, depending what your best is,it might be one of the things that child hates most and makes them wish they were dead, so really your best can mean nothing,something, and everything, one for 3 different people yet all for the same reason.,maybe it's clothing, schooling, religion, politics, privacy etc etc, no matter how great you think it is,it's some bodies worst nightmare you provide,and most will never feel safe being honest about it,because one word from you destroys everything.

@AandM8 Ай бұрын

This isn’t about you. And even when foster kids have great foster parents, there is still trauma and hardships they are forced to endure simply because they are not in a stable home. They could get moved at any time to somewhere worse, they don’t “belong”, etc.

@NaturalBrownCupcake Ай бұрын

These comments under your thread seem so harsh and negative. I'm glad you tried your best to care for others.

@m.htruth8880 Ай бұрын

The best would be stopping this trafficking organization in it's tracks

@priscillajimenez27 29 күн бұрын

So did my grandmother when she was alive as well as the foster parents of my other grandmother

@hat8870 Ай бұрын

NBC interviewing....and helping her financially??? They should!!!! 🙏

@ms.t3039 28 күн бұрын

I was thinking the same thing. NBC couldn’t get the child a bed?????? If I was the reporter I would have done it off camera

@mrosjo 25 күн бұрын

Is that ethical from a journalistic standpoint?

@sandirichard5461 17 күн бұрын

@@mrosjoI was going to say this. Ethically, it compromises journalistic integrity unfortunately. There were some photographers who got into a lot of trouble for helping penguins at the NorthPole who were going to die. It’s like being a cop, I just don’t have the mental capacity to not help when I know I can.

@lacebird76 Жыл бұрын

I can completly have these same feelings. Maybe we should connect single women, mid-60s, struggling to get by and all alone with a young vibrant “aging out” young person ! It brings Oxygen and Sunshine into our lonely lives! It will keep us feeling young and connected and caring for a young person who needs all the tlc we still have to give

@jennifergraceh Жыл бұрын

I love that idea!!!

@YellinUpAStorm Жыл бұрын

That would be nice to meet occasionally and take the kid out for a meal or cover groceries. Sharing a living space? Twenties and sixties are two very different phases of life.

@uggycyvhvyvyv7322 Жыл бұрын

I doubt old people would want to live with somebody

@darla218 Жыл бұрын

@@uggycyvhvyvyv7322 People in the US lack compassion for their elders. They’re lonely. Family doesn’t visit. It’s sad.

@DouradaBambina Жыл бұрын

This is USA 🇺🇸 the land of no community

@queenfba003 Жыл бұрын

My foster mother prepared me for age out. Got an apartment at 16 years old. State assisted me until I became 21.

@chrissya8296 Жыл бұрын

That is so beautiful❤

@stanksinatras 7 ай бұрын

good deal for you, free money must be awesome

@kennyroberson6216 3 ай бұрын

@@stanksinatras That was a stupid comment

@SarahTerror.0 3 ай бұрын

@@stanksinatrasyes, good for her. That's where state money should be going, to help young people get their lives going. They are the future

@stanksinatras 3 ай бұрын

@@SarahTerror.0 and what about all the young people who got their lives going on their own, without free handouts? surely the deserve compensation as well, as they've proven they don't need to rely on someone else. why are deadbeats like this girl getting all the money when actual hardworking people get nothing? it just incentivizes uselessness.

@RD-ue9wb Жыл бұрын

She seems so collected. My guess is she "seems" that way, because that's the only way for her to get thru life. There has to be times of fear, whether or not things will be okay at some point, at any point. I wish I could hug her, and look her in the eye and let her know she does matter. There is something to be said for her strength. She is mature for her age. It's certain that's because she's had to be.

@aliveprosperous3411 4 ай бұрын

RAD

@divinedianec3170 Ай бұрын

Of course she is mature for her age because a lot of times when children go through trauma such as; being in the foster system they have to mature fast, protect& take care of themselves. Further, they didn't have a normal childhood from the start so sad.

@feleciafoster4480 Ай бұрын

I’m so sorry this happened. One day I will financially support kids who age out

@krimsonedit3272 Ай бұрын

Me too

@seanservo3105 Ай бұрын

They don’t need financial support as adults. They need education and to start at the bottom of something and work their way up like everybody else.

@divinedianec3170 Ай бұрын

@@seanservo3105 Agree! That's all of our reality but what foster children need is emotional support to beginning healing from their childhood trauma.

@ToLovelyJesus 28 күн бұрын

@@seanservo3105Your response doesn’t really make sense. They are already starting from the bottom. Giving them financial support would be the bare minimum for giving them a fair chance in life.

@lmoree00 Жыл бұрын

I really feel like this beautiful intelligent young lady will be successful. She's strong, she doesn't give up, she has personality. She's gonna be fine, and I hope she'll be fine very soon!

@chrissya8296 Жыл бұрын

Will people like you believing in me how could I fail! Thank you so much for your kind words in my darkest days I think about all the words of light ❤

@lmoree00 Жыл бұрын

@@chrissya8296 You are very welcome dear. Be careful out here and continue to be strong and reach your goals 💚💚💚

@girlcalledmango Ай бұрын

@chrissya8296 how are you doing?

@girlbreezy4388 Ай бұрын

@@chrissya8296How are you babygirl ? ❤

@Mr-id4os Жыл бұрын

I have no siblings or children, 'unqualified' to adopt yet I fostered teen moms with babies for many years. Now, as a retired senior, I wish I could still adopt a young adult who wants and needs parental support. I've had girls like Christina - and worse. But, this definitely DOES NOT have to happen to kids who spend the majority of their lives as a ward of the court. The whole system makes me sad and angry at the same time.

@chrissya8296 Жыл бұрын

The want to help is half the battle! I’m sure you’ll be able to support in a way that will leave you feeling fulfilled!❤

@ddigiorgio8438 4 ай бұрын

Why are you "unqualified to adopt"? Perhaps you can be foster parent or mentor to an older teen or a young parent.

@lunab.1136 Ай бұрын

You are so wonderful and I’m grateful that you’ve had the opportunity to impact so many lives I hope God continues to bless you and I hope you have an amazing summer thank you for my former foster youth that knows how much people like you are needed

@Mr-id4os Ай бұрын

@@ddigiorgio8438 The reasons I couldn't adopt. #1 if a couples age total more than 80; I was 36 and he was 50 #2 Who's going to take care of the child if something happens to me...#3 I needed to be married more than 3 years.

@nataliagarcia5067 4 ай бұрын

I’m so happy that she finally has a home to go to, she is blessed.

@MrsCollins213 Ай бұрын

The fact that they run out of food in a government agency lets me know that those workers are stealing the food for themselves.

@Inquisitor2024 Ай бұрын

I worked at a homeless shelter and some of the workers definitely took donated foods before the homeless got it. They got first dibs,even though it wasn't meant for them

@MrsCollins213 Ай бұрын

@@Inquisitor2024 I know, I used to live in a homeless shelter. A few of them. They always took our donations. We had food and never ran out, but they did take first dibs on donated clothes and toiletries. Thankfully, God blessed me with a home to leave that life.

@Inquisitor2024 Ай бұрын

@@MrsCollins213 awesome to hear ♥

@m.htruth8880 Ай бұрын

@@Inquisitor2024 And then the job description says "free breakfast, lunch, and dinner".

@doreenhall1705 16 күн бұрын

Christina seems awesome. I wish her all the best

@marih3286 Жыл бұрын

It's sad that there isn't an agency that works one-on-one with these young adults. I was a foster child in the 1970's. I had an absent Social Worker. Finally as an adult she came through my check out line at the store I worked at drunk, so Security called her husband. He explained she was indeed an alcoholic. The system is BROKEN all the way around.

@drawingstyle6327 Жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear you had such a bad experience. Right now I am volunteering with Dallas CASA. CASA volunteers visit the children in foster care and act as their advocate in the courtroom. I have defiantly seen a lot of Social Worker get burnt out or move on to other things. And I feel the CASA program helps make things a little less broken. I would love any advise you have for me to make sure the child I am advocating for gets their voice heard. I know as an adult you can often look back at your childhood and see things you did not see as when you were younger. I would love to make sure all their needs are met both mental and physical.

@BettyWilchek Жыл бұрын

I was in Foster care in the 1950's. The system was broken then and it remains Broken Today. As you said in the 1970's your Social Worker was absent, I'm not surprised, because they would make a brief appearance maybe once a year to speak with only 1 or both foster parents. They never made the time to speak with the foster child one-on-one even at an early age just to see if things were okay or if there were any problems at the foster home. So as you said it is sad, that there is NO Agency that works one-on-one with these Young Adults. You are 100% correct, the System is BROKEN.

@jweeks9656 Жыл бұрын

DO BACKGROUND CHECKS ON THE FAMILIES WHERE THE KIDS GO, AND CHECK ON CHILD AND FAMILY ON A REGULAR BASIS

@ItsDanny91 28 күн бұрын

Working in that field probably caused her to drink sadly

@camillecrichlow8138 4 күн бұрын

There’s one in Newark NJ I forgot what it’s called but I’m not sure how effective it is

@therealbusinessblonde Жыл бұрын

Beautiful spirit and smile ❤ I wish her all the best. Her story is so important and we need reform of the foster care system

@crouchingchickenhiddenegg Жыл бұрын

It is not about reforming but foster care awareness. Getting more families to open their home to fostering children. Maybe the government could make it more appealing so as to encourage more families.

@jweeks9656 Жыл бұрын

No. Its background checks on the bum families!

@nova9galacticme421 2 ай бұрын

I was abused in foster care and am still seeking healing. So sorry for anyone who had to be a foster child.

@iamhimmiii_nutron 21 күн бұрын

Prayers for those in need

@mel...s 5 күн бұрын

I'm grateful I didn't enter foster care until age 16. I was able to defend myself and defended younger kids too which got me sent to a group home but that abusive foster parent lost her '"license " unfortunately the little girl she was abusing probably ended up somewhere just as bad. Foster care in ga paid for me to attend college until age 26. That included rent, monthly stipends, and even a monthly kroger gift card.

@nova9galacticme421 5 күн бұрын

@@mel...s at least you got that sister. Nonetheless happy you are doing better💕

@gabrielasanchez9389 Ай бұрын

She's strong and grounded. She will make it ❤

@mam564 Жыл бұрын

What a beautiful young lady! I hope she has a brighter future!

@deec3561 3 ай бұрын

She is going to do great things. I can feel it. God bless this baby girl

@missjenn170 Жыл бұрын

What a heart touching story. I wish they posted her amazon wish list or how we can help support her.

@girlcalledmango Ай бұрын

Beautiful idea. That would have been great.

@Catherineintuitive Ай бұрын

@@missjenn170 good idea like a go fund me

@thackett7165 Жыл бұрын

Christina is absolutely beautiful inside and out. She has something great to offer this world. She is a diamond. She is just getting started. Sidenote: shame on the US government for failing our youth in every way imaginable (education/foster care/healthcare). Meanwhile, billions in tax money sent to Ukraine.

@irenesorina3934 Жыл бұрын

This foster kids should not be treated like criminals. Alarmed should only place at the door and only on after curfew hours.

@chrissya8296 Жыл бұрын

Thank you !

@justmejenny7986 Жыл бұрын

Chrissy, I am so happy to see you with your own place. That has to be a huge relief. Your story touched my heart. I was a foster mother for many years until I adopted a sibling group of three. I hope all the children I fostered know that I truly cared for each of them. I hope someday you start a family of your own. Maybe be a foster parent yourself. You have turned into an intelligent, beautiful woman and you deserve love and stability in your life. God bless you and keep you safe.

@justmejenny7986 Жыл бұрын

I also wanted to make you aware of charities that provide new beds for people who don't have one. I'm not in your area but Google should help you out in your area. Make sure to apply for HEAP, SNAP (food stamps) and free phone, discounted Wi-Fi and utilize food pantries. Hope this helps. ☺

@fionassimbwa8805 Жыл бұрын

Please keep updating us about her..are praying for her

@tashajourneys Жыл бұрын

Such an emotional story. I wish her all the best. Her tenacity and spirit makes me excited about her future now that her basic needs are starting to bed met.

@RitaBaker56 Жыл бұрын

Christina Abraham's story is powerful and needs to go viral. What an amazing, intelligent, and resilient young woman she is. So happy she stayed the course and is now on her way to fulfilling her God-given destiny! You go girl, you got this!

@whimscal1 17 күн бұрын

I pray this young lady makes it. Life has been cruel to her but I see a spark of resilience in her. She is going to be successful. That is truly my prayer for her! Hang in there girl!

@thegreatestlovethegreatest273 Жыл бұрын

Keep doing stories like this!!! Please. This is what we want to see. Stories about real Americans living real lives. Thank you NBC!🎉

@user-yw9dr4mj5o Ай бұрын

I'm happy for Christina God bless her.... the charity Hearts to Homes I wanna donate to them immediately.

@daneblack2593 2 ай бұрын

She seems like a really good person I hope everything worked out for her seems like she just wants a chance

@kristannestone1748 Жыл бұрын

I have ended up with no bio family. Sometimes it is better, actually. We can find our REAL family. Our soul family. Financially it's so scary nowadays, especially as a woman, but truly WE CAN do it, and you will be so proud of yourself. Much, much love and sympathy going out to you, beautiful person...

@lindajanes5698 Ай бұрын

These kids need a loving environment. Something they've never had. God bless them and guide them!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

@Verde212 Жыл бұрын

This Beautiful Young Woman will Do very, very well in her future. Her Essence/Spirit is so Positively Unique and Strong. I will keep her in my thoughts and pray she has a lifetime of Divine Protection. I absolutely love her positive attitude in spite of hardship. I see her as a role model as well and sent this story yo my 14 year old granddaughter to watch.

@LarryR441 Жыл бұрын

Kids of abuse really have no options. They get abused, removed from the abuse, placed into foster care just to age into homelessness and being alone. With as high as rents are now and having to make 3 times the income of place just to get approved, getting a place is almost impossible. I make well above min wage, have a degree and I still struggle finding a place. I cant imagine it for an 18 year old or 21 year old with no education or credentials.

@Silentkittey Ай бұрын

So much could be said but this video sums up so much. My husband was in foster care most of his life. Everything she expressed emotionally is exactly what he’s still struggling with today. These types of subjects I hope become more popular. It’s so important. It’s been years since I’ve seen actual quality reporting/news.

@yvonneplant9434 Жыл бұрын

There are thousands of kids just like her.

@crystalmasters8582 Жыл бұрын

I know it’s scary but you can do this!! On my own since 16. Get out of the city to more affordable housing areas. Much Love ❤️ Enjoy the ride

@latreasemurray8125 Жыл бұрын

Praying for this young lady and all others in this situation!!

@chrissya8296 Жыл бұрын

Thank you ❤

@tassued.1879 Жыл бұрын

Amen!

@ragdollb9667 Жыл бұрын

@@chrissya8296 Praying for you too Chrissy♥️ I asked God to send his Angels & a Hedge of protection around you! Put God first in all you do and he will see you through. 🙏🏻🌻

@chrissya8296 Жыл бұрын

@@ragdollb9667 wow thanks so much

@user-mq9ov5xk7q Ай бұрын

This hit way too close to home. Omg I want to hug her. I’m sorry you are going through this. People don’t know what foster care kids go through. 😢 I hope everything goes better for her. I hope someone sees this and helps her.

@umyea21584 Ай бұрын

May God bless Christina with all the love, prosperity and joy on this Earth. She shines bright in a dark place and deserves all good things! ❤️

@hershebeauty622 3 ай бұрын

They should be doing better to help them finding affordable apartments and they SHOULD be top priorities! PERIOD! I'm blessed my experience wasn't this trying but it gets under my skin to see these children go through this.

@AnnmMarie Жыл бұрын

This is exactly why I quit child welfare. I was tired of telling young adults that they were about to be homeless and the agency I worked for didn’t care! Smh it’s heartbreaking

@BettyWilchek Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for Sharing. I applaud your Caring Nature and Honesty in that the system remains Broken 💔& Heartless. Your one in a Billion.❤

@manarcabrera2528 24 күн бұрын

I hope she’s living a good and happy life.

@bennettcawley4630 Жыл бұрын

Virtual housewarming warms my heart.

@jrbland18 Жыл бұрын

For the girl who has been in the Foster care and living in the central, keep your head up. I hope you are able to find a place to live. Sending you prayers.

@chrissya8296 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much ❤ I got my apartment!

@vsmith113 Жыл бұрын

⁠@@chrissya8296How are you? I’m so proud of you. You are beautiful.

@varah_potter 25 күн бұрын

Beautiful and heartbreaking story. This is how journalism should be. Bringing light to problems through the life of everyday people.

@sabrina.natalie 3 ай бұрын

Christina, if you happen to read this, please know that I am so proud of you babe! You did it. I can’t even fathom the amount of trauma, adversity, and pain you have endured throughout your life, but you’re here - you’re alive - with a wonderful head on your shoulders. I can’t wait to see what the future has in store for you. I know you’re going to accomplish amazing things, beautiful! ✨

@lickourballs1atatimeok Жыл бұрын

She has a SPIRIT OF GOOD

@ToriGee88 3 ай бұрын

The city's foster agency should be sued they should have submitted Christina's housing paperwork in time, their negligence has led to this and has impacted on her life negatively.

@milayd3291 Жыл бұрын

I can feel her strength. God bless her and keep her.

@chrissya8296 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much ❤ you’re the best

@Wyzdom1974 16 күн бұрын

Prayers up for Grandma, you'll get them back, and for those girls remaining safe. 🙏🏽

@fmstori 5 ай бұрын

Sadly so true I was in care for 17 years and can recall maybe having 4 good homes and a respite care provider. Sadly most do it just to add to house funds but I thank God for the few I had that really cared now I'm an author, podcaster, college advisor and rising business owner God can and does heal all wounds

@maryam7402 Ай бұрын

I’m So happy for you:) wish this would be all of foster children stories

@thegreatestlovethegreatest273 Жыл бұрын

I’m halfway through the video and I love this young lady. I know all about the foster care system from deep, long, personal experience. You will make it young lady. I wish you could come live with me 😢. She is strong and will be successful in life and happy, Amen.

@gwendolynmack1668 Жыл бұрын

I can identify it was worse here in Florida, we had to be out at 18, not knowing where you was suppose to go or who could help. Lost soul.

@sherrylovegood Жыл бұрын

That would be the same in my country. The thought terrifies me for young people.

@sheaholland9704 Жыл бұрын

I’m gonna foster tons of kids in Florida🫶🏽

@anitachin596 18 күн бұрын

In the U.K. the system is supposed to give you support until you are 25. It is known as leaving care and you should get assistance with housing, budgeting etc.

@redridinghood1980 Ай бұрын

..i aged out of fostercare in the 90's ..never made any lasting secure relationships with anyone that actually lasted ..people talk, gossip & shun ..no one understands ..no one cares ..ive been a single mom with no family ..no support ..im 44 now & i still dont fit in anywhere ..i don't even celebrate my birthday anymore ..because it doesn't feel like there's anything to celebrate anymore ..i know of people ..some that i grew up with ..i see them on fb ..but there's no meaningful connections ..my father passed away when i was 18 and my mother is non verbal mentally ill ..I still feel out of place in this life ..never went to homecoming or prom ..never graduated H.S because i knew i had to work so i could be ready coming out of Foster Care ..i never got engaged or married ..and don't you dare express how it hurts & feels ..they'll say you're operating in "victim mentality" & throw you away ..im just here & i don't know why anymore ..& no one ever really cared💔

@Sweet_Wild_Life_Art Ай бұрын

I feel like people over use the phrase victim mentality way to much. I hope things get better for you and if someone says victim mentality to you don't take it personal, because who ever said that to you was a rude loser.

@jseon87 Ай бұрын

I’m sorry

@Jennifer-653 Ай бұрын

God cares for you! Don't give up and turn to him. You'll see no person will ever have everything you need whether u have parents or not but God does. Read Eph 3:16-21

@Elle3211 Ай бұрын

You have your children now. Be strong and press forward for them.

@smith7388 Ай бұрын

Live life for/with your kids. It’s a new start. This is how you/they meet people and they even you can do those things that you deserve and desire. It starts either you. ❤️❤️🙏🏾🙏🏾

@TheRealDadofLosAngeles Жыл бұрын

This is one of the most heartbreaking thing every. As a foster parent my heart just breaks.

@johnnyfreedom3437 Жыл бұрын

Unfortunately you can't save them all

@missjenn170 Жыл бұрын

@@johnnyfreedom3437 That a very heartbreaking and cold perspective. Theses young people don't need saving, they need a support system.

@celestejacobs7386 Жыл бұрын

I wonder where all the "pro lifers" are? You know, the people who actively try to make sure kids are born into situations where they are not loved or wanted. Weird how they fight for embryos and fertilized eggs, but are never around when ACTUAL people need help.

@sheaholland9704 Жыл бұрын

Right I’m 24 and I’m about to start my foster parent classes , this video made me cry imagining how holidays are for them

@lisawynne-magnuson9469 8 ай бұрын

No one would know if I didn't tell them but I too have experienced foster homes. I recently celebrated my 49th birthday and more and more, I feel compelled to work with folks like Christina. She is me and I am her. My biological mother was a severe alcoholic and due to that along with issues with my biological father, I became a ward of the state. I was emancipated at 18 years old but thank God I started collage right away. Long story short, I was able to graduate from college and make good for myself. I am married with no children however, my dream is to one day be called mom. I know it will happen. Another dream I have is to establish a nonprofit program whereby individuals who have been through the system and have made it; could share their stories to shame the devel and most importantly encourage and motivate those who may be in the system. No matter what, this desire to serve in some capacity for young folks like Christina has consumed me and I know that it is not too late. Her story touched me and I saw a fire in her eyes. She will become very successful and one day look back and tell her story to inspire other young people.

@patiencet3103 2 ай бұрын

Proud of this young lady and her accomplishments and being able to keep a tenacious attitude towards life. Many blessings to her and her future.

@kayvelli7895 4 күн бұрын

I am so glad there is good people like you guys out there helping making sure they’re OK

@JaneDoe-ql7sc 9 ай бұрын

Christina is such an intelligent & beautiful young woman! I encourage her to enroll in junior college, toward transferring to a university after completing the basic college courses. There are grants she can apply for at the schools' financial aid department, & she can also apply for student loans. Moreover, there are scholarships available that she can learn more about on-line, even a "first in the family to go to college" scholarship - the financial aid department can help her receive info about scholarships as well. Blessing to her. Hope you'll do a follow-up on her, because she does matter, & that was the one thing that broke this viewer's heart, how she had to grow up in foster homes where she was made to feel like she didn't matter

@Goals996 6 ай бұрын

I agree but the government is supposed to give her money to pay for school since she was in foster care did anyone explain this to her???

@naturelove831 Ай бұрын

So glad she got out of there. It's amazing to see her thriving after all she has been through. I know she will have struggles but she also has drive and I hope she continues to push forward.

@nyieshahopkins6700 Жыл бұрын

Your an exceptional and very articulate young women. You have great energy and that great energy will follow you. Keep pushing for your beginning never has to be your end. I hope you make a family one day and pour into them all that was not poured into you. 🎉

@LtheGoddess7 Жыл бұрын

Such a beautiful piece. Thank you for doing right by her story.

@pamelamays4186 Жыл бұрын

Working as a guard at my local foster care office I saw a foster parent just drop their foster care child off, with all that child's belongings. That parent was like, "I can't do this." That poor child was no more than ten years old

@angeledwards1626 Жыл бұрын

Ten year olds can be monsters and murders too. there kids who are so hurt that they will hurt everyone else around them, should a foster parent be abused now? I have been working with the hardest kids for over 22 years. I was also in foster care in some crazy group homes. KIDS can HURT YOU TOO! There is no ONE ANSWER other than to tell people that EVERYTHING THAT HAPPENS TO YOU IS KARMA and KARMA can transfer over from your past lives. Deal with your karma and learn your lessons then help others with that knowledge to turn it into wisdom and ONLY then will your KARMA change. sometimes people didi people so dirty in a past life that they are born into suffering in THIS one. Thats whats SUP{POSED to happen so feeling sorry for yourself is pointless. others having sympathy or empathy for you is THEIR KARMA. Honestly, how do people NOT know this and STILL expect the EXTERNAL world to give you what you need. YOUR KARMA determines that so look within!

@medusagorgon8432 Ай бұрын

She is amazing, and clearly emotionally and mentally intelligent. I wish her the very best in life.

@caroleastmond9064 Жыл бұрын

The state should do more to help these kids coming out their system. Good reporting, she is a wonderful young lady, all the best to her!!❤️🎉🎉🎉

@chrissya8296 Жыл бұрын

They should and they will! Thank you so much !!

@krisrodrigues1 Жыл бұрын

Good job Christina! Apartment is adorable. You seem so well adjusted for what you have been through. Great attitude you are going to make it!

@chrissya8296 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so muchhh! I try🥹

@--ag Ай бұрын

I’m glad we’re hearing her story. Keep in touch with her please. 🙏

@t-timetv1986 Ай бұрын

This right here makes me fight for Forster children so HARD!! I was once that child myself and I know how this feels I’m now 38 and I still feel the feelings of not being wanted. This is absolutely awful, Christina I pray you continue to push forward and helping give a voice to the voiceless, I love you girl even though I never met you❤❤

@cornyconnie. Жыл бұрын

God bless her, and all those who helped her, and all those who are going thru what she has and is!

@miamiflorida6965 25 күн бұрын

Congrats, Christina - you're destined to do great things, baby! 🙏🩷🙏

@Mountain3900 6 күн бұрын

This is so heartbreaking. I just pray they keep pushing and never give up.

@abcd.777 Жыл бұрын

I hope the reporter, stay in contact with her, not daily but at least twice a month. I know they are not suppose to be emotionally involved but just make sure she stay focused. Don't just let this be a story. I hate that there's not that much help, but I am glad the young lady is off on a good start

@TheINFJChannel Жыл бұрын

Life is hard. Smile and greet a stranger today ♥️

@chrissya8296 Жыл бұрын

I surely will and these words put a smile on my face today!

@mauricaribon9819 25 күн бұрын

Go girl! You can make it !

@wgranny 6 күн бұрын

Such an articulate young lady, best wishes for the future. Write a book, ma'am! I think you could!

@nicolegordon129 Жыл бұрын

This is so crazy. I’m glad that she finally got what she needed.

@daneblack2593 2 ай бұрын

Why would anyone not want her as a foster child she seems like such a good person I think some of the people that are foster parents are messed up

@lystraallicock695 11 ай бұрын

She's a fighter and a survivor. God continue to bless that indomitable spirit ❤🎉😊.

@amandaeley1221 26 күн бұрын

I hope she is doing good ❤

@bennettcawley4630 Жыл бұрын

Stay safe, my lady. Your strength is our strength. Live long and prosper.

@dreamjohnson7818 Жыл бұрын

BECAUSE IT’S A BUSINESS!!! THEY PROFIT FROM IT!!!

@NeicyJ1990 Жыл бұрын

Christina is a very wise young lady. I'm wishing her the best on this journey called life.

@Makeusqueak Жыл бұрын

This is heartbreaking. God bless this beautiful young lady. I hope she has the strength to endure and find a peaceful, happy path.

@LocsofLove_Ree 4 ай бұрын

This is the reason I am going through the process of becoming a Foster Parent....This breaks my heart. We have got to do better for these kids!

@heathermetz6576 Ай бұрын

8:40 “I know I have to be. I know that I’m more capable than most because I’ve been conditioned to the situation.” God Bless Christina and youth like her.

@catherinewilson1079 Жыл бұрын

I love you Christina! I am so sorry you have been treated this way. In Canada the cut off age for foster children is 18!! Disgusting! I pray that you are able to overcome your problems🙏🏾

@bunnyveena8292 4 күн бұрын

My heart breaks watching this. It is so unfair to get started like this. I have 3 biological kids of my own and we tried to help kids in the system. We always treated them like family even taking them on vacations. We eventually adopted our first foster date when she aged out of the system. The judge who signed the papers was in tears. She’s doing well right now at age 30. She’s a CNA making good money and has this beautiful 3 year old daughter. They just need love and affection

@HellaKittyGoneBad Жыл бұрын

This is such an important episode, and very well-done. Thank you so much.

@tomorasmall296 21 күн бұрын

Blessings for Christina

@barbram8001 Жыл бұрын

This young lady is articulate, and intelligent. She's going to make it. Lord Father God, thank You for sustaining this young lady. You have been protecting her, her whole life. She didn't get this far by luck, but by Your great mercy, grace, and love. Thank you Lord Jesus Christ, in and through Your Name, Amen!

@chrissya8296 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your words of light over me. You are amazing ❤