Hey, my name is Laetitia Brutus and I am a Youth Action Organizer with YouthNPower.

Why is this project important to you?
This project is important to me in many ways. For one, it gives me the opportunity to be a leader and inspiration to young people who are experiencing hardships in their lives. It allows me to not only better understand the foster care system but how myself and others can be a part of making change happen.

What do you hope to accomplish in this project?
It is also important to me because I have realized how much has been overlooked by officials when it comes to the system and what it is doing to young people. I hope that I can take what I’ve done to teach others and to apply it to what I want to become in the future.

What have been some of your experiences in this project?
In this project I’ve gotten to hear people’s stories and how they were able to overcome being in the system.

What are your hopes and dreams for other young people?
I hope that young people can become more confident in their voices and speak up.

Laetitia’s Favorite Things:
Color: Pastel pink
Book: Error 404
Flower: Roses
Hobby: Thrifting or watching Asian dramas