Melinda’s Story

Name

Melinda

Age

20

Goals

To become a detective to help young victims of sexual abuse speak up against their abusers to let abusers know that their victims may be small, but they have a big voice.

Biggest accomplishment

Going to college – it’s a dream come true. I am the first person in my family to attend college.

Great Expectations…

“helps me want to reach higher goals. As a foster kid, we don’t have a lot of people to reach out to for help with school. It’s helping me make my dreams come true. If any foster kid could do anything, it’s to stick it out and go to college. It’s the best thing you could ever want to do.”