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In foster care after immigrating to the United States, Stephanie was determined to make the most of her life.  After being separated from her mother and siblings, Stephanie wound up in a transitional living home.  In this episode, Stephanie shares with us the ways her time in that group home affected her, and shows how she worked to achieve her dreams despite the setbacks associated with removal.  Listen in to hear about her experiences with prison food, independent living and the beginning of her life after foster care.

For more information on foster care in New Jersey, visit www.embrella.org

To hear more true stories from foster care, visit www.futureisfamily.org