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Stories by Latinas who were never just a case number.

Latinas in foster care are often reduced to files, statistics, and narratives written by others. Beyond the File is a space to change that.

This is a growing collection of stories from current and former Latina foster youth across California — shared in their own words, on their own terms.

This is not a showcase of trauma. It is a record of humanity.

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More Than Enough: On Identity, Healing, and Becoming – Meet Elvira Laguna

What inspired you to join Remarkably Us? Joining Remarkably Us was primarily motivated by my personal journey of self-identity as an Afro-Latina and the challenges I faced in finding a…

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When Latinas Come Together, We Change Everything – Meet Marilyn Travis

What inspired you to join Remarkably Us? I joined Remarkably Us because I know that when we bring Latinas together, there is nothing we can’t do. We are powerful. Creating…

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I Am Not Against Me Anymore – Meet Cecia Cruz

What inspired you to join Remarkably us?  As a former foster youth, I have been exposed to traumatic events before and after being in the system. With my experience of…

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If you are a current or former Latina foster youth, your story belongs here.

It doesn’t need to be perfect or complete.
You can share as much or as little as you want.