Janettee, 43 years old, OK | 2502 DAYS WAITING

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OSW Advisory Council

Janettee, who spent 12 years in foster care before aging out in 2000, now raises awareness of the plight of current and former foster children. Her own experiences of homelessness following aging out has led her to mentor and support other aging out/recently aged out youth in the hopes of helping them avoid that fate. She is a frequent guest on foster care blogs, has authored several poems, blogs, and articles, and is currently writing her autobiography. She also enjoys genealogy, and is currently trying to use DNA to unravel her family tree, which generations of foster care and adoption have made very difficult. Janettee is a SAHM to two children, as well as a bio mom whose oldest child was placed for adoption while she was suffering from homelessness.

LovedBy Boxes are a beautiful way to spread some love to One Simple Wish Advisory Council members who have spent time in foster care. These awesome humans provide feedback on our programs, advise us on policy matters and share new ideas on how we can help the next generation of young people who are currently in foster care. To say thanks and "we love you", we will be sending them seasonal gift boxes filled with all kinds of goodies from our amazing supporters. This wish covers the cost of the box, shipping and a few fun fillers! If you want to know more about how to collect or donate items to these boxes, email danielle@onesimplewish.org anytime!