Chris Andrade

Christopher Andrade, age 19
In foster care 18 years, California
View Chris' Blog
Christopher is a young leader, gentleman, video game buff and a foster kid.

Chris is an emancipated foster youth from Southern California who entered the foster care system at the age of three months. He was in eight placements in eight years. Christopher has struggled with abuse, depression and acceptance while growing up. He currently attends California State University Fullerton, majoring in Political Science, with minors in communication, psychology and military science. Chris thinks of himself as an “athletic nerd” because he loves to play sports, video games, and watch anime and CNN. Upon finishing college he aspires to be an office in the Army and one day lead the country as a politician. Christopher is a young leader, gentleman, video game buff and a foster kid.


See Chris' Profile

Read this story written about Chris aging out of foster care

Some of Chris' accomplishments as a young leader:
Oregon Teen Conference ,Forest Grove, OR - presenter
Nevada’s Kids Life Seminar , Mountain Center, CA - presenter
California Teen Forum , Pomona, CA - presenter
Tillamook Teen Retreat ,Tillamook OR - presenter
Nevada State-Wide Teen Conference , Las Vegas, NV - presenter

Destination Future, Chevy Chase, Maryland - attendee
It's My Life National Conference, Hollywood, CA - attendee