David's Story

​​​In Minnesota, about 
185 youth each week
​go into foster care.

David was one of them.

David was living in a trailer in Rochester with his six siblings, with parents who were rarely around to take care of the seven children. With a stressful and unpredictable home life, David started having trouble in class. It became increasing hard to find the motivation to study and the energy to learn. Soon, David started skipping school.    
   
When David turned 13 years old, a social worker recognized that home wasn’t safe for him and his siblings. A foster family in the 180 Degrees network was able to take David and one of his brothers safely into their home. For two years, foster parents Sherry and Malcolm provided the steady supply of love, structure, and support they needed.     

In a stable environment, and with a caring family, David started to grow. He started going back to school and studying. He started working at a part-time job. By the time he was a high school senior, David was able to walk across the stage to get his diploma and graduate. 
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He didn't stop there. David went on to study at Rochester Community College for two years, and then went into the Air Force to serve his country. 

Because he was given the support and shelter at a crucial time in his life, he was able to start healing and grow into the person he is today.

​Your gift ensures youth get the care they need from a supportive and loving foster family. 

​P.S. Every donation until November 19 will be MATCHED up to $5,000! That means your impact will be doubled.