Want to know more about the type of children and youth that need hope? Here are some of their stories:

    Kevin’s Story

Kevin was in junior high school when he was placed in foster care with the Spencers. With a new structure
and routine established in his life, he found somewhere he could thrive and receive the positive feedback
that he needed to set and achieve his goals for the future. He excelled in school, specifically in math, and
joined his older brother and sister every weekend to play soccer on a community league team. They would
even join him and the rest of the Spencers to go camping each summer.

    Robert’s Story

The words polite, cooperative, and determined describe Robert. At the age of five, he was adopted by
Jennifer, who gave him the extra attention he needed. His stubborn nature made it difficult for him to share
toys, but her patience and positive feedback worked to make him accountable for his behavior from a young
age. He is now excelling in Grade 2 and spends weekends participating in different activities like swimming
lessons, his friends’ birthday parties, and karate.

    The children and youth who find hope have very bright futures. The common thread between these young adults is they
    have all been a part of A Child’s Hope, and are now pursuing positive and bright futures.

    Carrie’s Story

Carrie plans to attend MacEwan College on the way to becoming a police officer. She enjoys physical fitness
and recently took the physical challenge that police officers need to take for admission into the academy.
She finished in third place overall and took the top female position. She also enjoys spending time with her
sister and her young nieces and nephews.

    Theresa’s Story

Theresa is an exceptional young woman who, with her bright smile, has overcome being a “kid in care” and
a fire that destroyed all her personal belongings. She is a very resilient youth who has persevered and
worked hard for everything she has. She intends on doing the nursing internship at the Glenrose Hospital,
with plans for applying to the Faculty of Nursing at the University of Alberta.

    Brandon’s Story

Brandon is a post-secondary student studying cultural anthropology and archaeology at Red Deer College.
He is a former foster child who has extensive knowledge and experience with the child intervention system.
He has chosen to dedicate his time and energy to improving the lives of countless Alberta children by sitting
as a member on the Children and Youth Services Youth Advisory Panel.