When Erica entered foster care at 13, she didn’t expect to find family again. She had faced trauma, unstable homes, and uncertainty about school and her future. But her mentor changed everything.
“She’s really more like family to me,” Erica says. “She showed up when life felt uncertain, listened without judgment, and stayed when others didn’t.” With steady, one-to-one guidance, Erica began to improve in school and build confidence for the first time. That consistent support gave her a foundation she had never had - and the courage to dream about her future.