Stephanie, 16 years old, NC

Stephanie has been in foster care for most of her life. She is smart, artistic, and has a deep love for theatre. She sings in her foster parents' church choir and helps out with the younger kids' youth groups. Stephanie plans to attend college, but she also dreams of being "discovered" and becoming an actress. While she knows the odds of becoming an actress are challenging, she is determined to be the first person in her family to attend college.

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Thompson Child and Family Focus