Thomas Jeffery Twiggs
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Congratulations to Thomas Jeffery Twiggs
19 years old, Arizona
2009 Outstanding Young Leader
Read the National Press Release announcing FosterClub's 100 Outstanding Young Leaders
Thomas experienced the foster care system for five years in six different placements that included kinship care, shelters, group homes and foster homes. He says of being in care, “These scars become part of you and will either strengthen or destroy.” Thomas demonstrates his strength. He is currently a high school senior who is also enrolled in a vocational program that he will graduate from in September as a surgical room technician.
He has also been busy volunteering his time to help train foster parents by assisting a foster parent training unit of the Arizona Division of Children, Youth and Families. Thomas is also a member of the National Technical Honors Society, and he will be receiving an award for his community service.
Possibly the most moving part of his story has been Thomas’ dedication to mentoring other foster youth in the system. “It is very difficult to express the profound impact Tommy has made on the individual lives of ten adolescents while in custody of the Arizona foster care system. He taught these children about the system and how to advocate for themselves so their voices and those of their family would be heard by the child welfare system and the court system.”
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2009 Outstanding Young Leaders Page
Hey,
Just wanted to say congratulations & checkout the Facebook group called 'FosterClub's Outstanding Young Leaders'
Here's the link:
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=38507607&ref=name#/group.php?gid=...
Thomas that is awesome.I know those 10 will never forget you and because you cared about others many will open their arms to care for you! I wish you blessings in large amounts!! God Bless!!
Continue Following Your Dreams No Matter What The Forecast Is Or What The Weather Looks Like![God-Inspired]
hey i am new to this my caseworker elected me for the leader thing. I am in Texas. i just wanted to say hello.
Meghan Jenkins
"Show the world that the impossible is now possible"