Katie Rosenstein-Houston

Katie Rosenstein-Houston, age 18
In foster care 10 years, Oregon
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Katie is a volunteer, writer, adventurist and a foster kid.

Katie was placed into care three separate times throughout childhood, beginning at 18 months. Her last period in permanent care was for 7 years. She lived in a total of 10 homes, where she experienced different cultures, religions and values. Katie is currently attending Portland State University as a sophomore, majoring in Psychology. She recently spent two years helping struggling teens in Oregon by volunteering on a state teen crisis line. During her free time, Katie tries to fulfill her mantra of helping people, with the hope that “If all I do is impact one person, then I have changed the world”. Katie is a volunteer, writer, adventurist and a foster kid.


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Some of Katie's accomplishments as a young leader:
CASA Conference, Astoria, OR - speaker
Oregon Teen Conference, Forest Grove, OR - presenter
Maryland Independent Living Teen Conference, Baltimore, MD - presenter
Met with with aides from the offices of Senator Amy Klobuchar, Senator Gordon Smith, & Representative Ron Wyden regarding foster care reform
Tillamook Teen Retreat, Tillamook OR - presenter
Destination Future, Chevy Chase, Maryland - attendee

Oregon Native Teen Gathering, Linfield College - attendee