In Their Own Words: How These Former Foster Youth Turned TikTok Influencers Are Guiding Others Through The Challenges Of Aging Out

By Ebony Flake ·Updated August 6, 2024

On social media, Kathrell Hicks shares everything from commentary and wig reviews to glimpses into her daily life. However, for a subset of her more than 72K TikTok followers, it’s her experience in foster care that resonates most. “When I first started sharing, I was surprised at how many people had been in the system,” she shared. 

Hicks, who became they represent 22% of those in

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