By Robin McHaelen | Executive Director
Jay* thought he would be 'home for the holidays'. He has been in out-of-home care, mostly group homes, since he came out as transgender and his family no longer wanted him. A potential foster family came froward and everything was looking good. Until they backed out at the last minute. And Jay was left in the lurch again.
Then, True Colors' community stepped up. And a new foster family was found. It looks like he might be home for the holidays. We'll see.
As hard as his story is to hear, it is not unusual or unique. Too many adolescents end up in group or restricted settings, not because they need to be there, but because there are no families willing to open their hearts and homes to a teenager.
Fortunately, there are people like you in the world. You may not have room in your home, but you certainly have room in your heart and you demonstrate that over and over again with your support of our work.
As we move into Thanksgiving and the Holiday Season, we at True Colors, want to tell you how grateful we are to you. You make it possible for us to do what we do. And we know, we can't do it without you. Thank you!
*Jay's name was changed to protect his privacy
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