Ethan (3) was only three months old when he was placed into foster care due to neglect and living in an unsafe environment. He has since been with a caregiver who is dedicated to providing him with the childhood he deserves. His caregiver reached out to get him his first bike.
Alan (8 months old) entered care the day he was born. He was removed from his biological mother due to prenatal drug exposure. His caregiver wanted to enroll him in baby sign language classes so he could be given the gift of language before he could speak.
Eight-year-old Jeremiah entered care at age 4. He was removed from his biological parents due to physical abuse and domestic violence and currently lives with a foster family.
Datayia entered care at age 7. After moving schools 5 times while in care, she came to Guardian Scholars looking for stability and an identity. She immediately joined the Black Identity Group and found a community of people just like her. Now she's at San Diego City College earning her degree on the way to being a small business owner...
Datayia entered care at age 7. After moving schools 5 times while in care, she came to Guardian Scholars looking for stability and an identity. She immediately joined the Black Identity Group and found a community of people just like her. Now she's at San Diego City College earning her degree on the way to being a small business owner...
21-year-old Daniel entered foster care when he was 13. His mother left him and his father, and when his father was imprisoned, he was placed at the A. B. and Jessie Polinsky Children’s Center (PCC). Ultimately, he lived in 6 placements and group homes and attended 4 different schools. Daniel joined Guardian Scholars in 2022 to follow his educational goals and dreams. Read more here:
Guardian Scholar Jamon (21) just wants to bring a little beauty into the world. He suffered from neglect when his grandparents were unable to provide a safe home for him. He joined Guardian Scholars to pursue his goals and dreams, and for him, those passions are in cosmetology. Read more here:
20-year-old Emilio is in their second year with Guardian Scholars. They entered care at age 14 after persistent physical and emotional abuse from their father. They’re currently double majoring in Sociology and Psychology at Southwestern Community College to ultimately transfer to SDSU.
Ruth entered foster care at 9 years old. She and her three sisters were neglected and exposed to substance abuse at home. Like many siblings, she was separated from her sisters. She is now in her first year of studying computer engineering. Ruth is highly motivated to make a positive example of her life.
Ally, Kirby, and Maddy entered care in 2015. They suffered from severe abuse and neglect, and it was unsafe for them to remain at home. In addition to being removed at such a young age, they were split up and currently live apart. On top of everything, they changed schools, which disrupted their social lives, and crucially, their relationships with each other. They started attending Camp Connect to maintain that precious bond they felt with each other through monthly visits and events.
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