From Carrie Craft,
Your Guide to Adoption / Foster Care.
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Foster children endure much trauma in their lives from abuse and neglect to the grief and loss of being removed from birth family. Many feel that this could set them up for a life of trials. It doesn't have to be that way. Check out what these former foster children accomplished - some while still in foster care.

Charlotte Ayanna - Miss Teen USA (While in Foster Care!), Actress, and Author

Billy Mills - Olympic Athlete

Ice T - Musician, Actor, and Movie Director

Eddie Murphy - Comedian and Actor

Marilyn Monroe - Actress

Dan O'Brien - Olympic Athlete

Dave Pelzer - Author

Ben Nighthorse - U.S. Senator and Olympic Athlete

Dr. Ruth Westheimer - Psychologist and Author

Cher - Singer and Actress

Try your hand at the Famous Foster Kids Quiz!