Represent Magazine
Stories by Teens in Foster Care
Choosing Myself
Life with my mom was unstable, so I made the difficult decision to live with my cousin to prioritize my wellbeing.
by Faith Ornstein
In 17 years, I’ve had to move more than 10 times throughout New York City. In 3rd grade, I attended five different schools. As a child, I never understood why my family moved around like a military family, but now I know some of the reasons.
Youth-written stories in Represent give inspiration and information to teens in foster care while offering insight into those teens’ struggles.