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Debunking Myths About Homeless Youth
StandUp for Kids - Orange County
Homelessness among youth populations has been growing in recent years -- but not for the reasons people may think. Youth encounter many issues that lead to homelessness and the perils that come with it.
Listed below are some of the harmful myths that revolve ...
October 2020 Supporter Spotlight: Marta – Reflections of Our Success
StandUp for Kids - Orange County
When people look into a mirror, some tend to feel a sense of doubt or focus on their flaws and imperfections. What if, however, there was a unique mirror of introspection which showed you as the person you dream of becoming, with all the glory within you which ...
When Worlds Collide
StandUp for Kids - Orange County
Living in Orange County can be challenging: from finding affordable housing to buying expensive furniture, it can be a nightmare to do everything yourself. So, when Marquis Bowen and his daughter needed help moving into his apartment, three worlds collided. ...
RJ: Only Looking Up
StandUp for Kids - Orange County
RJ in his new home
RJ was taken from his birth mother and placed into foster care at a young age. Although he was adopted by two parents with other adopted siblings, it was not a loving environment to grow up in – his home never felt like a home, and ...