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Jimmy Wayne

From Foster Care to Famous: Jimmy Wayne’s Journey of Hope and Advocacy

When people hear the name Jimmy Wayne, they often think of chart-topping country hits like “Stay Gone,” “I Love You This Much,” and “Do You Believe Me Now.” His voice
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Photo of former lawmaker Rob vescovo with small smile and red tie

Rob Vescovo

Rob Vescovo served in the Missouri House of Representatives and was formerly the Speaker of the Missouri House of Representatives and now works in various contexts to influence education related
Adoption
Education
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Senator Dr. Aisha Wahab

Senator Dr. Aisha Wahab

Senator Dr. Aisha Wahab is living proof that your beginnings don’t define your future, your resilience does. From the challenges of childhood loss and foster care to making history in

Adoption
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Foster to Famous: Raul Ruiz

Raúl Ruiz: From Kinship Care to Congress

Raúl Ruiz’s journey to the U.S. House of Representatives begins with a story familiar to many young people in foster and kinship care, losing a parent and being raised by
Hispanic Heritage
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Foster to Famous: Guy Galbadon

Guy Galbadon: From Kinship Care to WWII Hero

Guy Gabaldon’s unique story stands out during a pivotal time in history. Born in 1926 in East Los Angeles, Gabaldon was the fourth of seven children in a Mexican-American family
Hispanic Heritage
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Foster to Famous: Antonia Pantoja

Antonia Pantoja: From Family Care to Community Change

Antonia Pantoja (1922–2002) is one of the most influential Puerto Rican leaders in U.S. history…an educator, organizer, and visionary who believed young people should be the architects of their own
Hispanic Heritage