We are the national network for young people in foster care.

Known for his bad boy image — and even looked upon as a sex symbol— James Dean had a passion for cars and talent for acting. He didn’t let his...

Ice-T, whose given name is Tracy Morrow, was born February 16, 1968 in Newark, New Jersey. He was an only child and when he was very young, his parents were...

Esai Morales was Born October 1, 1962 in Brooklyn, New York. His parents, both immigrants from Puerto Rico, were divorced when he was a child. It was Esai’s mother who...

Eddie Murphy – having a life goal. Going after it no matter what. Born: April 3, 1961, Brooklyn, New York Birth Name: Edward Regan Murphy Height: 5’91/2” Eddie Murphy has...

Dave has experienced a truly extraordinary life. As a child, he endured the horrors of child abuse which included physical torture, mental cruelty, and near starvation. Dave was brutally beaten...

At 6 feet 4 and 265 pounds, Daunte Culpepper is the largest quarterback in NFL history. He runs a 4.6 second 40 yard dash and can jump 36 inches into...

Dan O’Brien is considered by many as “the world’s greatest athlete”. His specialty is the decathlon, a collection of ten track events that includes the high jump, long jump, pole...

Cher, Cherilyn Sarkasian LaPiere was born on May 20, 1946 in El Centro, California. She was the only child of Georgia Holt and John Sarkasian, an Armenian farmer. Her mother...

Carl Hancock Rux has a rich, deep, low toned, striking voice. Usually backed by a band and singers, he uses his gift of an unforgettable voice to perform poetry that...

Many consider it the most sensational race ever run in Olympic History. It was the 10,000 meter race at the 1964 Olympics in Tokyo. No American had ever won the...