Telling Stories

Giving Voice to Foster Youth and Alumni of Care

Telling Stories: Giving Voice to Foster Youth creates theatre from the life experiences of current and former youth, care providers, mentors, and those involved in various aspects of foster care.

The program garnered its name from former foster youth who told us that when they inform people about their experiences, the response is often, “That’s not true. You’re telling stories.”

Telling Stories participants examine the challenges they’ve faced, celebrate the personal strength that has helped them persevere, and communicate their stories to encourage community involvement in improving the child welfare system.